limited

CEFRB1

/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/

adjective · verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Restricted in size, amount, time, or range.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Restricted, small, few, not plentiful.

Examples

  • We are doing our best with the limited resources available.

  • You should make the best of your limited time.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
3
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • [ˈlɪm.ɪ.ɾɪd]

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. simple past and past participle of limit

noun

Extra meaning

  1. An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.

More examples

In context

  • Your father's supporters are not limited to his friends.

  • I have a limited understanding of quantum physics.

  • There are limited places available. Enrol now or you will miss out.

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Antonyms

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