adj
limber
LIHM-buh
Limber (adj) means Flexible and able to bend or move easily. Example: “Years of yoga have kept her remarkably limber.”
adj
1
Flexible and able to bend or move easily.
"Years of yoga have kept her remarkably limber."
verb
1
To stretch or warm up muscles in preparation for exercise (usually "limber up").
"The runners limbered up before the race."
How to use limber
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPhysically flexible, or the act of stretching out before activity.
Common pairings
limber up
stay limber
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Word forms
- Plural
- limbers
- Third person singular
- limbers
- Past tense
- limbered
- Comparative
- limberer
- Superlative
- limberest
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Etymology
Origin uncertain — possibly related to limb or limp, formed with the -er ending as in slipper or clever.
Synonyms
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limber up
supple
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Rhymes for limber
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What does “limber” mean?
The word “limber” means flexible and able to bend or move easily. In plain terms, physically flexible, or the act of stretching out before activity.
How do you pronounce “limber”?
“Limber” is pronounced LIHM-buh (/ˈlɪmbə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “limber” in a sentence?
Here is “limber” used in a sentence: “Years of yoga have kept her remarkably limber.”
What is the opposite of “limber”?
The opposite of “limber” — its antonyms — is unlimber.
What part of speech is “limber”?
Depending on how it is used, “limber” can be an adjective and a verb.
How many meanings does “limber” have?
“Limber” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: flexible and able to bend or move easily.
