Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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limit | Yes | No | Yes | No |
scant | No | Yes | Yes | No |
limit (noun) | scant (noun) |
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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 |
limit (adjective) | scant (adjective) |
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less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so |
limit (verb) | scant (verb) |
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restrict or confine within limits | supply sparingly and with restricted quantities |
place limits on (extent or amount or access) | limit in quality or quantity |
decide upon or fix definitely | work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially |