1.the greatest possible degree of something;
what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior
2.final or latest limiting point
3.the boundary of a specific area
4.as far as something can go
5.the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
6.the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed;
there are limits on the amount you can bet
1.place limits on (extent or access);
restrict the use of this parking lot
2.restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
3.decide upon or fix definitely;
fix the variables