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Limited: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：restricted in amount (limited)
limited
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
adj.
Not very great in number, amount, or choices; having a boundary that cannot be easily passed.
restricted in amount
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/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ɪn əˈmaʊnt/
adj.
Describes something that is not very great in quantity, number, or scope, and has boundaries that are not easily exceeded.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'limitare', meaning 'to bound or confine'.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a fence that limits movement; it's limited.
📖 Example
Although the scholarship offers limited financial support, it opened the door for her to study abroad.
Even though the scholarship provides only a small amount of financial aid, it allowed her to pursue studies abroad.
🔗 Collocations
limited resources – resources that are scarce or insufficient
limited time – a short amount of time available
limited access – restricted or controlled entry or use
🔄 Synonyms
restricted (adj.) – confined within limits; not extensive
finite (adj.) – having limits or bounds; not infinite
scarce (adj.) – insufficient to meet demand; in short supply
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
limit (n.) – a point or level beyond which something does not extend
limitation (n.) – a restriction or constraint
limitless (adj.) – without limits; infinite
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'limitare', meaning 'to bound'. In modern English, commonly used in business for 'limited liability company' (LLC), indicating restricted financial responsibility.
Meaning 2：produced in small quantity (limited)
limited
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
adj.
Produced in only a small number and not available for long; often used to describe special products.
produced in small quantity
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/prəˈdjuːst ɪn smɔːl ˈkwɒntɪti/
adj.
Refers to items that are manufactured in only a small number, often for a short period, making them special, exclusive, or collectible.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
He managed to buy a pair of the limited edition sneakers that were released to celebrate the brand's anniversary.
He succeeded in purchasing a pair of sneakers from the limited edition series launched for the brand's anniversary celebration.
🔗 Collocations
limited edition – a version of a product produced in a restricted quantity
limited release – a product made available in a small batch for a short time
limited run – a production cycle with a set, small number of items
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
mass-produced (adj.) – manufactured in large quantities using standardized processes
unlimited (adj.) – not restricted in quantity; abundant
common (adj.) – occurring, found, or done often; not rare
🌱 Derivatives
limit (n.) – a point or level beyond which something does not extend
limitation (n.) – a restriction or constraint
limiter (n.) – a device or factor that sets limits
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