Limited (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Small in range or scope; "limited war"; "a limited success"; "a limited circle of friends".
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All adjective clusters.
Antonyms
Meaning 4
Mediocre.
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All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The new restaurant in town has limited appeal, serving only average food at high prices.
- With limited musical talent, the local band will struggle to gain a large following.
- The hotel's amenities were somewhat limited, but the room was clean and comfortable.
- The museum's limited collection of artwork was a disappointment to the art students on field trip.
- Due to limited resources, the school had to cut back on extracurricular activities this semester.
Synonyms
Meaning 5
Not unlimited; "a limited list of choices".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The store offered a limited selection of clothing styles.
- She had limited knowledge of the local customs and language.
- His time to decide was limited to only 30 seconds.
- Due to high demand, tickets were limited to only 500 attendees.
- Their resources were limited, and they couldn't afford to invest more in the project.
Meaning 6
Having a specific function or scope; "a special (or specific) role in the mission".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The system had a limited ability to detect anomalies beyond its programmed parameters.
- She had a limited authority to make decisions without consulting her superiors.
- His limited role in the play consisted of reading stage directions and setting up props.
- The organization had a limited scope, focusing exclusively on supporting local arts programs.
- As a special investigator, she was assigned a limited mandate to examine specific financial irregularities.
Synonyms
Meaning 7
Subject to limits or subjected to limits.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's growth was limited by the lack of funding and resources.
- Her physical abilities were limited by the injury she sustained in the accident.
- The number of tickets available for the concert was limited to 500.
- The government's power to regulate the economy was limited by the constitution.
- The amount of time she could spend on the project was limited to just a few weeks.