within limits
wɪðˈɪn ˈlɪm.ɪts
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Definition of within limits - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
boundariesnot beyond what is acceptable
  • His behavior was annoying but within limits.
to a certain extent within reason
2.
moderationto a moderate degree
  • You can eat sweets, but within limits.
moderately somewhat
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insideprep.
location
within the confines or limits of something
money management
spend within planned limits, not going over the set amount
art and design
extent of different colours available or shown within specific limits
controlled
kept under control or within limits
fluctuate
vary within specific limits or points
standards
within acceptable limits or expectations
feasibility
within the limits of feasibility
classification
category or range within defined limits

Examples of within limits in a sentence

  • The noise was loud but within limits for the neighborhood.
  • He managed his time within limits.
  • The budget was kept within limits.

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  1. French:dans les limites, dans une certaine mesure, ...
  2. German:im Rahmen, in Maßen, ...
  3. Italian:entro i limiti, ...
  4. Spanish:dentro de los límites, ...
  5. Portuguese:dentro dos limites, ...
  6. Chinese:在可接受的范围内, 适度地, ...
  7. Japanese:限度内で, 適度に, ...
  8. Arabic:ضِمْن الحُدُود, ضمن حدود, ...
  9. Hebrew:בִּגְבוּלוֹת הַמֻּתָּר, בְּמִידָה, ...
  10. Russian:в пределах, в умеренных количествах, ...
  11. Ukrainian:в межах, в розумних межах, ...
  12. Hindi:हद में, सीमित मात्रा में, ...
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