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adjective

ˈli-mə-təd How to pronounce limited (audio)
Definition of limitednext
1
as in restricted
having distinct or certain limits to avoid overcrowding, the number of tickets to the outdoor concerts is limited

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2
as in finite
having a limit competition for limited resources among growing populations is often a source of international conflict

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verb

past tense of limit
1
as in confined
to set bounds or an upper limit for limit the note to a few words

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2
as in defined
to mark the limits of adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

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Recent Examples of limited
Adjective
The department’s limited release of materials prompted outcry and lawsuits from people saying the department was acting to protect rich and powerful people mentioned in the files. — Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Hopes have risen that crude supplies will improve markedly with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that’s key for the world’s oil transport, even though the number of ships crossing the strait is still limited. — ABC News, 2 July 2026
Verb
The length of a Steadicam shot was limited only by a director’s wishes and the camera operator’s ability to walk whatever distance was required. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 2 July 2026 The South Africans looked dangerous on the counterattack, creating multiple chances, though their shots in the opening minutes were limited to long-range strikes that barely troubled the Canadians. — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for limited
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited
  1. restricted
  2. finite
  3. defined
  4. definite
  5. confined
Adjective
  • Another man has been charged with operating an unregistered drone in restricted airspace around Dallas Stadium during the FIFA World Cup, federal attorneys said Friday.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
  • In a separate interview, another person familiar with the situation — who has been involved in past intelligence investigations involving Venezuelan officials — offered additional allegations about the restricted zone.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to defy time at the World Cup, embodying the finite nature of elite careers.
    — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • Big dreams have a tendency to shape-shift when they are transformed into earthbound finite reality.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 June 2026
Definition of finite
Verb
  • Size representation on the runway this season was defined by a more fragmented set of ideals.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • Remarkably, in a game defined by the South American team’s lack of sportsmanship, this became the first World Cup game in which a Paraguay player did not receive a yellow card since 1998.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of defined
Adjective
  • Overall definite recommend on Screen Engine and Rentrak’s Postmark audience exits was 52%, versus Superman at 74%.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • Elements like paint, lighting, furniture, and decor are definite opportunities to have a little more fun with trends without worrying about longer-term ramifications.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of definite
Adjective
  • Roughly the size of a large dog and weighing more than 110 pounds (50 kilograms), the quadruped robot is designed to navigate industrial facilities that include staircases, narrow walkways, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 June 2026
  • Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
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