American English

How to pronounce limited

adjectiveB1Common word
LIHmihddihd

/ˈlɪ.mɪ.ɾɪd̚/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

not large in amount, number, range, time, or ability

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Meanings & examples

adjective

not large in amount, number, range, time, or ability

We have limited time.

She has limited experience with computers.

Good to know

Limited means “not much”; it does not always mean “not enough.”

Common phrases & grammar

limited time · limited resources · limited experience

limited + noun

have limited + noun

adjective

restricted by a rule or condition, so that not everyone or everything can use it or do it

Access to the lab is limited to staff.

The offer is limited to one per customer.

Good to know

Use limited to before the number or group.

Common phrases & grammar

limited access

be limited to + noun

limited access to + noun

Useful expressions

for a limited time

only during a short period

Free delivery is available for a limited time.

limited edition

a special version made in a small number

Only 500 watches were made in this limited edition.

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