limited
adjective
lim·it·ed
ˈli-mə-təd 
1
a
: confined within limits : restricted
limited success
b
of a train
: offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
2
: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers
a limited monarchy
3
: lacking breadth and originality
a bit limited; a bit thick in the head—
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
limitedly
adverb
limitedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of limited in a Sentence
Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.
People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.
The company has had limited success.
Recent Examples on the Web
In honor of National Sandwich Day — Sunday, Nov. 3 — and National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day — Saturday, Nov. 9 — Popeyes is handing out free chicken sandwiches for a limited time.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
That leaves him limited time to grapple with his mortality, take an honest look at his many mistakes in life and make amends with his estranged daughter, Daisy (Frankie Shaw).
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Kids who go out on Beggar’s Night need to be accompanied by an adult, and have a limited time to load up on sugar.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
McAlister’s Deli: Special limited time available Halloween treats include Witch's Brew, a caramel apple lemonade drink, and a Trick-or-Treat Cookie, available through Thursday, while supplies last.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 30 Oct. 2024
That leaves him limited time to grapple with his mortality, take an honest look at his many mistakes in life and make amends with his estranged daughter, Daisy (Frankie Shaw).
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
Kids who go out on Beggar’s Night need to be accompanied by an adult, and have a limited time to load up on sugar.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
McAlister’s Deli: Special limited time available Halloween treats include Witch's Brew, a caramel apple lemonade drink, and a Trick-or-Treat Cookie, available through Thursday, while supplies last.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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