lim

/lɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

the edge or boundary of something; a point or line that marks the limit of something

“The lim of the city was clearly marked with a sign.”

2. verb

to cut or trim something, especially a branch or a tree, to a certain size or shape

“You need to lim the branches of the tree to prevent them from growing too large.”

3. verb

to trim or shorten something, especially to make it more manageable or easier to handle

“You should lim the rope to make it easier to carry.”

4. verb

to limit or restrict something

“The new policy aims to lim the use of single-use plastics.”

Synonyms

  • boundary
  • edge
  • limit

Antonyms

  • expansion
  • extension