limited

adjective

lim·it·ed ˈli-mə-təd How to pronounce limited (audio)

: confined within limits : restricted

limited success

of a train : offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops

: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers

a limited monarchy

: lacking breadth and originality

a bit limited; a bit thick in the head

Virginia Woolf

limitedly adverb

limitedness noun

Example Sentences

Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class. People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation. The company has had limited success.

Recent Examples on the Web Britain, were limited and highly choreographed, with little chance for stepping on landmines.

Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2022 The fun isn’t limited to kids’ parties; the bounce houses are increasingly being rented for all kinds of events, including weddings.

Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Pitchers are also limited to only two step-offs or pickoff attempts per plate appearance, with a third resulting in a balk unless the runner is actually caught.

Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 While tepache is common throughout Mexico, colonche is mostly limited to Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí, in central Mexico.

Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Moving to business class, the options are a bit more limited—but certainly no less mouthwatering.

Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Though Auburn limited Mercer to 5.5 yards per pass attempt on the night, Payton was also 9-of-11 passing for 92 yards on third downs, though only five of them were enough to move the chains and keep Mercer drives alive.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 The incipient correction in luxury homes isn’t limited to Gangnam, either.

Sam Kim, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 The change is effective with this fall's semester, although discounts for ASO degree programs remain limited to only employees.

Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 See More

limited 1 of 2

adjective

as in restricted

having distinct or certain limits to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited

Synonyms & Similar Words

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restricted
finite
defined
definite
narrow
measured
specific
circumscribed
bounded
determinate
confined
small
detailed
qualified
modified
determined
fixed
tiny
constricted
modest
puny
moderate
precise
settled
exact
minute

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unlimited
limitless
infinite
endless
boundless
unbounded
undefined
indefinite
general
immeasurable
illimitable
inexhaustible
unmeasured
innumerable
incalculable
countless
dimensionless
vague
unfathomable
inestimable
measureless
large
extensive
bottomless
considerable
indeterminate
plentiful
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nebulous
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enlarged
substantial
unreserved
vast
copious
great
sizeable
sizable
big
major
broad
super
ample
expansive
oversized
voluminous
escalated
bulky
hefty
respectable
comprehensive
goodly
whole
largish
inclusive
oversize
universal
handsome
grandiose
epic
jumbo
global
sweeping
plenitudinous
cosmopolitan
hulking
bumper
overscaled
whacking
overscale
king-sized
king-size

as in finite

having a limit competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict

Synonyms & Similar Words

finite
restricted
confined
circumscribed
defined
fixed
specific
measurable
discrete
established
definite
decided
definable
determinate
set
precise
numerable
fathomable
mensurable
exact

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unlimited
infinite
limitless
endless
boundless
unbounded
unrestricted
illimitable
unconfined
indeterminate
undefined
indefinite
immeasurable
unfathomable
undefinable
measureless

limited

2 of 2

verb

past tense of limit

as in confined

to set bounds or an upper limit for limit the note to a few words

Synonyms & Similar Words

restricted
confined
tightened
circumscribed
capped
hampered
hindered
impeded
held down
narrowed
blocked
suppressed
obstructed
modified
constricted
lessened
barred
contracted
repressed
numbered
qualified
squeezed
pinched
quelled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

exceeded
expanded
broadened
widened
overextended
overreached

as in defined

to mark the limits of adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

Synonyms & Similar Words

defined
circumscribed
delimited
bounded
demarcated
described
governed
controlled
demarked
terminated
marked (off)
delineated
determined

单词	limited
释义	limited adjective lim·it·ed ˈli-mə-təd 1 a : confined within limits : restricted limited success b of a train : offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops 2 : characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers a limited monarchy 3 : lacking breadth and originality a bit limited; a bit thick in the head Virginia Woolf limitedly adverb limitedness noun Synonyms bounded circumscribed defined definite determinate finite measured narrow restricted See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class. People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation. The company has had limited success. Recent Examples on the Web Britain, were limited and highly choreographed, with little chance for stepping on landmines. Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2022 The fun isn’t limited to kids’ parties; the bounce houses are increasingly being rented for all kinds of events, including weddings. Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 Pitchers are also limited to only two step-offs or pickoff attempts per plate appearance, with a third resulting in a balk unless the runner is actually caught. Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 While tepache is common throughout Mexico, colonche is mostly limited to Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí, in central Mexico. Minerva Orduño Rincón, The Arizona Republic, 8 Sep. 2022 Moving to business class, the options are a bit more limited—but certainly no less mouthwatering. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2022 Though Auburn limited Mercer to 5.5 yards per pass attempt on the night, Payton was also 9-of-11 passing for 92 yards on third downs, though only five of them were enough to move the chains and keep Mercer drives alive. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 7 Sep. 2022 The incipient correction in luxury homes isn’t limited to Gangnam, either. Sam Kim, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2022 The change is effective with this fall's semester, although discounts for ASO degree programs remain limited to only employees. Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 3 Sep. 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1583, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing limited limited liability partnership limited-access limited edition limited war limited liability limited partnership sex-limited self-limited limited partner limited liability partnership limited-access limited edition limited war limited liability limited partnership sex-limited self-limited limited partner See More Kids Definition limited adjective lim·it·ed ˈli-mə-təd : small in number Picnic areas are limited. limited 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in restricted having distinct or certain limits to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance restricted finite defined definite narrow measured specific circumscribed bounded determinate confined small detailed qualified modified determined fixed tiny constricted modest puny moderate precise settled exact minute Antonyms & Near Antonyms unlimited limitless infinite endless boundless unbounded undefined indefinite general immeasurable illimitable inexhaustible unmeasured innumerable incalculable countless dimensionless vague unfathomable inestimable measureless large extensive bottomless considerable indeterminate plentiful unqualified nebulous expanded enlarged substantial unreserved vast copious great sizeable sizable big major broad super ample expansive oversized voluminous escalated bulky hefty respectable comprehensive goodly whole largish inclusive oversize universal handsome grandiose epic jumbo global sweeping plenitudinous cosmopolitan hulking bumper overscaled whacking overscale king-sized king-size See More 2 as in finite having a limit competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict Synonyms & Similar Words finite restricted confined circumscribed defined fixed specific measurable discrete established definite decided definable determinate set precise numerable fathomable mensurable exact Antonyms & Near Antonyms unlimited infinite limitless endless boundless unbounded unrestricted illimitable unconfined indeterminate undefined indefinite immeasurable unfathomable undefinable measureless See More limited 2 of 2 verb past tense of limit 1 as in confined to set bounds or an upper limit for limit the note to a few words Synonyms & Similar Words restricted confined tightened circumscribed capped hampered hindered impeded held down narrowed blocked suppressed obstructed modified constricted lessened barred contracted repressed numbered qualified squeezed pinched quelled Antonyms & Near Antonyms exceeded expanded broadened widened overextended overreached 2 as in defined to mark the limits of adjectives limit the meanings of nouns Synonyms & Similar Words defined circumscribed delimited bounded demarcated described governed controlled demarked terminated marked (off) delineated determined
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