LIMITED Synonyms: 142 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈli-mə-təd

Definition of limited

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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as in finite

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

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limited

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verb

past tense of limit

as in confined

to set bounds or an upper limit for limit the note to a few words

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as in defined

to mark the limits of adjectives limit the meanings of nouns

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Recent Examples of limited

Adjective

But that was partly the result of limited talent around him, and horrendous pass protection. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 All three races put Schumer and his allies in a tough position of deciding whether to pour all of their limited resources into a handful of states that can give them 51 seats — or go for broke all across the country to multiply their chances. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Verb

Jacobs was back on the field with the Packers for organized team activities less than a week after the arrest and has been with the team for training camp, though he has been limited by a groin injury. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 The treatment of those on board betrays that promise—and it is not limited to just this one ship on this one very long deployment. — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for limited

Recent Examples of Synonyms for limited

Adjective

And yet, the Yankees could have used more length with the club set to start two restricted starters, Carlos Rodón (Game 1) and Max Fried (Game 2), in Saturday’s doubleheader.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Even a single night of restricted sleep can impair a leader’s cognitive performance, particularly memory.

— Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of restricted

Adjective

On a finite graph, crossing the critical probability means the network will become dominated by one large sea of fluid.

— Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Yet these sectors are placing overlapping claims on the same forests and finite land, putting cumulative pressure on an increasingly fragile resource base.

— Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of finite

Verb

The study defined high-exposure counties as having median annual emissions of 51 pounds of ethylbenzene and 44 pounds of toulene.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of defined

Adjective

Our first round of the showcase had a definite dumpling theme, which included the dumpling trio from China pavilion and two orders from Gyozas of the Galaxy, including basil pesto chicken (creamy) and street corn-style (sorta spicy).

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Serving a vital manufacturing and export region in China, the Shenzhen facility supports growing cross-border trade, e-commerce shipments and time-definite international express services.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of definite

Adjective

That gave the team an additional visual reference during one of neurosurgery’s most confined operating environments.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 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