limited
word
/ˈɫɪmətəd/
LI-mi-tid
/lˈɪmɪtɪd/
LI-mi-tid
Definition
Small in amount, number, or degree, or restricted so that not much is available, possible, or allowed. It can describe things like time, money, choices, or abilities.
Usage & Nuances
Very common with nouns like 'time', 'space', 'money', 'options', and 'experience'. 'Limited' often sounds more formal than 'small' or 'not much'. It can mean naturally small ('limited resources') or intentionally restricted ('limited access').
Spanish: limitado - reducidoPortuguese (BR): limitado - restritoPortuguese (PT): limitado - restritoChinese (Simplified): 有限的 - 受限制的Chinese (Traditional): 有限的 - 受限制的Hindi: सीमित - प्रतिबंधितArabic: محدود - مقيّدBengali: সীমিতRussian: ограниченныйJapanese: 限られたVietnamese: hạn chếKorean: 제한된Turkish: sınırlıUrdu: محدودIndonesian: terbatas
Example Sentences
We have limited time, so let's start now.
basic
The hotel has limited parking spaces.
basic
Her English is limited, but she understands a lot.
basic
Tickets are limited, so don't wait too long.
natural
My access to that file is limited right now.
natural
With our limited budget, we'll have to keep things simple.
natural