ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Limited

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Limited is a verb meaning simple past and past participle of limit.

Meaning

simple past and past participle of limit.

More Meanings

  1. With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
  2. Restricted, small, few, not plentiful.
  3. (rail transport) An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.

Example Sentences

Twentieth Century Limited
I have a limited understanding of quantum physics.
There are limited places available. Enrol now or you will miss out.
Secondly, I continue to base my concepts on intensive study of a limited suite of collections, rather than superficial study of every packet that comes to hand.

Word Forms

Synonyms for limited

Depending on context, synonyms include finite, modest, moderate, specific, special, small.

Antonyms for limited

Common opposites include boundless, infinite, unlimited, limitless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include restricted, circumscribed, controlled, narrow, moderate, modified.

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