B1
limit vs limitation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| limitnoun/ˈlɪm.ɪt/ | Meaning the greatest amount, number or level that is allowed or possible | Goes with speed limit | Example The speed limit in the city center is forty kilometers per hour. |
| limitationnoun/ˌlɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning a rule or fact that controls how much of something is possible; also a weakness | Goes with limitations of | Example The new law puts limitations on how much rent landlords can charge. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
There is a time of one hour for the test.