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We had limited time to finish the puzzle.
What does Limited mean?
Limited means not full or not available in a large amount.
Dictionary definition
Restricted in amount, number, time, or range.
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Limited in a sentence
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The store had a limited supply of notebooks.
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A limited view of the problem may miss important details.
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What does limited mean?
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Which word is closest in meaning to limited?
Restricted is close in meaning to limited.
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Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for limited?
Unlimited contrasts with limited.
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Limited
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lim · i · tid · strongest beat: lim
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WordLimited.
Partadjective.
MeaningLimited means not full or not available in a large amount.
ExampleExample: We had limited time to finish the puzzle.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- lim · i · tid
- Strongest beat
- lim
- Ending
- tid
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on lim.
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Word family
Limited word family
Base word
limited
adjective
limited
Base form.
noun
limit
A boundary or maximum amount.
noun
limitation
Something that sets a limit.
adjective
limiting
Causing a limit.
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Hint for students
Limited means not full or not available in a large amount.
Common mix-up
Limited is not the same as unlimited. Limited means limited means not full or not available in a large amount.
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Read this model sentence: The store had a limited supply of notebooks. Clue words: store, supply, notebooks. Underline clue words that show why limited fits instead of unlimited. Now write one new sentence that shows limited without using the word limited. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show limited?
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