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limited

[lim-i-tid] / ˈlɪm ɪ tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
restricted, definite
Synonyms
STRONGEST
defined finite narrow
STRONG
bound bounded checked circumscribed confined constrained controlled curbed delimited fixed hampered local modified particular qualified reserved restrained sectional
WEAK
determinate hemmed in precise topical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unrestricted
STRONG
extroverted free general indefinite outgoing unbounded unlimited
WEAK
OK adequate limitless satisfactory sufficient
ADJECTIVE
inadequate, short
Synonyms
STRONGEST
diminished insufficient minimal narrow poor reduced restricted small
STRONG
cramped little mean set
WEAK
faulty ineffectual paltry unsatisfactory
Antonyms
STRONGEST
adequate broad-minded generous sufficient
STRONG
open
WEAK
OK indefinite limitless satisfactory unbounded unlimited unrestricted

Example Sentences

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Every large ship delivering to Gulf ports of countries including but not limited to Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates has to pay us for passage through the Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The networks carrying the tournament are limited to four commercial minutes per hour to enhance the viewing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Rail tickets, which are limited in number and non-refundable, go on sale on Wednesday at 16:00 BST.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

An analyst cites its limited Europe exposure and no fuel hedging.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Robert McNamara agreed that the situation was grim, the options limited.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin