Limited — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈli-mə-təd/ lim·it·ed

Meaning & Definition of Limited

Limited (adjective)

  1. confined within limits, restricted
  2. offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
  3. characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers

Limited (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having distinct or certain limits

    "to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited"

    similar: bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, measured, narrow, restricted
    related: modified, qualified, detailed, exact, precise, specific, confined, constricted, moderate, modest, minute, puny, small, tiny, determined, fixed, settled
    opposite: boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured
    near: bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable, unqualified, unreserved, general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague, enlarged, escalated, expanded, copious, plenitudinous, plentiful, big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, goodly, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo, king-size, large, largish, overscale, oversize, respectable, sizable, substantial, super, vast, voluminous, whacking, epic, grandiose, major, ample, broad, comprehensive, cosmopolitan, expansive, global, inclusive, sweeping, universal, whole

  2. having a limit

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

    similar: finite
    related: circumscribed, confined, restricted, definable, defined, definite, determinate, discrete, decided, established, fixed, set, exact, precise, specific, fathomable, measurable, mensurable, numerable
    opposite: boundless, endless, illimitable, infinite, limitless, unbounded, unlimited
    near: unconfined, unrestricted, immeasurable, indefinite, indeterminate, measureless, undefinable, undefined, unfathomable

Limited (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to set bounds or an upper limit for

    "limit the note to a few words"

    similar: capped, circumscribed, confined, held down, restricted
    related: barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded, obstructed, constricted, contracted, lessened, narrowed, pinched, squeezed, tightened, quelled, repressed, suppressed, numbered, modified, qualified
    opposite: exceeded
    near: broadened, expanded, widened, overextended, overreached

  2. to mark the limits of

    "adjectives limit the meanings of nouns"

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

Related Entry: Limit (verb)

Limit is a different word from Limited. The synonyms below are for limit, not for limited.

  1. to set bounds or an upper limit for

    "limit the note to a few words"

    similar: cap, circumscribe, confine, hold down, restrict
    related: bar, block, hamper, hinder, impede, obstruct, constrict, contract, lessen, narrow, pinch, squeeze, tighten, quell, repress, suppress, number, modify, qualify
    opposite: exceed
    near: broaden, expand, widen, overextend, overreach

  2. to mark the limits of

    "adjectives limit the meanings of nouns"

    similar: bound, circumscribe, define, delimit, demarcate, demark, mark (off), terminate
    related: control, determine, govern, delineate, describe

Related Entry: Limited war (noun)

Limited war is a different word from Limited. The synonyms below are for limited war, not for limited.

  1. as in civil war, world war

    similar: civil war, cold war, holy war, police action, world war, conflagration, conflict, hostilities, hot war, war, action, battle, engagement, skirmish, combat, fighting, warfare
    opposite: peace, demilitarization, demobilization, disarmament, pacification, ceasefire, truce, calm, peacefulness, tranquility

Related Entry: Limited wars (noun)

Limited wars is a different word from Limited. The synonyms below are for limited wars, not for limited.

  1. as in civil wars, world wars

    similar: civil wars, cold wars, holy wars, police actions, world wars, conflagrations, conflicts, hostilities, hot wars, wars, actions, battles, engagements, skirmishes, combats, warfares
    opposite: peaces, demilitarizations, demobilizations, disarmaments, pacifications, cease-fires, truces, calms, tranquilities

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Limited

The most common words with a similar meaning to Limited:

bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, measured, narrow, restricted, capped, confined, held down, delimited, demarcated, demarked, marked (off), terminated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Limited

Words with the opposite meaning of Limited:

boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured, exceeded

Related Words for Limited

modified, qualified, detailed, exact, precise, specific, constricted, moderate, modest, minute, puny, small, tiny, determined, fixed, settled, definable, discrete, decided, established, set, fathomable, measurable, mensurable, numerable, barred, blocked, hampered, hindered, impeded

Near Antonyms of Limited

bottomless, countless, incalculable, inestimable, inexhaustible, innumerable, unfathomable, unqualified, unreserved, general, indeterminate, nebulous, vague, enlarged, escalated, expanded, copious, plenitudinous, plentiful, big, bulky, bumper, considerable, extensive, goodly, great, handsome, hefty, hulking, jumbo

Word Forms of Limited

Derived words: limitedly (adverb), limitedness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Limited

First known use: 1583

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Limited

Words & Phrases Containing Limited

limited-access, limited edition, limited government, limited liability, limited liability partnership, limited partner, limited partnership

Frequently Asked Questions about Limited

What does "Limited" mean?

"Limited" means confined within limits, restricted. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: confined within limits, restricted. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Limited"?

Other words for "Limited" include bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, measured and narrow. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Limited" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Limited"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Limited". Common alternatives include bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, measured, narrow, restricted and capped.

What is the opposite of "Limited"?

Antonyms of "Limited" include boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite and limitless. Near antonyms include bottomless, countless, incalculable and inestimable.

How do you use "Limited" in a sentence?

Examples of "Limited" in a sentence: "to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited"; "competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict"; "limit the note to a few words".

Is "Limited" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Limited" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Limited" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Limited" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Limited"?

"Limited" is pronounced /ˈli-mə-təd/ and divided into syllables as lim·it·ed.