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skimp vs limit

limit vs skimp

skimp is not a noun while limit is a noun.

skimp and limit both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skimp No No Yes No
limit Yes No Yes No
As verbs, limit is a hypernym of skimp; that is, limit is a word with a broader meaning than skimp:
  • skimp: limit in quality or quantity
  • limit: place limits on (extent or amount or access)
Other hypernyms of skimp include bound, confine, restrict, throttle, trammel.
skimp (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
skimp (verb) limit (verb)
subsist on a meager allowance restrict or confine within limits
supply sparingly and with restricted quantities place limits on (extent or amount or access)
work hastily or carelessly; deal with inadequately and superficially decide upon or fix definitely
limit in quality or quantity
Difference between skimp and limit

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