Synonyms for limited

Synonyms for (noun) limited

Synonyms: express, limited

Definition: public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops

Usage: he caught the express to New York

Similar words: public transport

Definition: conveyance for passengers or mail or freight


Synonyms for (adj) limited

Synonyms: limited

Definition: including only a part

Similar words: noncomprehensive, incomprehensive

Definition: not comprehensive


Synonyms: limited

Definition: not unlimited

Usage: a limited list of choices

Similar words: finite

Definition: bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent


Synonyms: limited, special

Definition: having a specific function or scope

Usage: a special (or specific) role in the mission

Similar words: specific

Definition: (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique

Usage: rules with specific application; demands specific to the job; a specific and detailed account of the accident


Synonyms: limited

Definition: small in range or scope

Usage: limited war; a limited success; a limited circle of friends

Similar words: minor, modest, pocket-size, pocket-sized, small, small-scale

Definition: limited in size or scope

Usage: a small business; a newspaper with a modest circulation; small-scale plans; a pocket-size country


Similar words: narrow

Definition: limited in size or scope

Usage: the narrow sense of a word


Synonyms: limited

Definition: not excessive

Similar words: moderate

Definition: being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme

Usage: moderate prices; a moderate income; a moderate fine; moderate demands; a moderate estimate; a moderate eater; moderate success; a kitchen of moderate size; the X-ray showed moderate enlargement of the heart


Synonyms: modified, limited

Definition: mediocre

Similar words: qualified

Definition: limited or restricted; not absolute

Usage: gave only qualified approval


Synonyms: circumscribed, limited

Definition: subject to limits or subjected to limits

Similar words: restricted

Definition: subject to restriction or subjected to restriction

Usage: of restricted importance


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