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limited

/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/noun, adjective3 syllables

Limited means: small in range or scope.

Synonyms for limited18

noun, as in public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

adjective, as in small in range or scope

minor, modest, small, small-scale, pocket-size, pocket-sized, narrow

adjective, as in subject to limits or subjected to limits

circumscribed, restricted

adjective, as in including only a part

noncomprehensive, incomprehensive

adjective, as in mediocre

adjective, as in having a specific function or scope

adjective, as in not excessive

adjective, as in not unlimited

Opposites of limited

What does limited mean?8

adjective

1

small in range or scope“limited war”

2

subject to limits or subjected to limits

3

including only a part

4

mediocre

5

having a specific function or scope“a special (or specific) role in the mission”

6

not excessive

7

not unlimited“a limited list of choices”

noun

1

public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops“he caught the express to New York”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Limited in a sentence

  • Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.Adelpa
  • Volatile aid and investment inflows have limited growth, and poverty remains high.The_World_Factbook
  • Due to limited visibility, navigation may be difficult.AlanF_US
  • Manufacturing activities are limited to fruit processing, clothing, and handicrafts.The_World_Factbook
  • Nature is incredibly complex, and our knowledge of it is limited.mialiesperantistas
  • During the restoration work, visitors have limited access to the museum.sundown
  • When funds are limited, priorities need to be set.AlanF_US
  • With a limited vocabulary, it is possible to talk about many different things.carlosalberto

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of limited

as a noun

plural
limiteds