confine vs limit

limit vs confine

confine is not a noun while limit is a noun.

confine and limit both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
confine	No	No	Yes	No
limit	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, confine and limit are synonyms defined as:

confine and limit: place limits on (extent or amount or access)

Other synonyms of confine include bound, restrict, throttle, trammel.

confine (noun)	limit (noun)
	the greatest possible degree of something
	the boundary of a specific area
	as far as something can go
	the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
	the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
	final or latest limiting point

confine (verb)	limit (verb)
place limits on (extent or amount or access)	restrict or confine within limits
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement	place limits on (extent or amount or access)
prevent from leaving or from being removed	decide upon or fix definitely
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
close in

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