adj
limited
LIHM-ih-tihd
adj
1
Restricted in size, amount, or scope; not extensive.
"We have limited seating for tonight's show."
"His knowledge of French is fairly limited."
noun
1
A train service that stops only at a small number of stations.
"The limited gets you into the city much faster than the local."
How to Use Limited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRestricted in some way — not much of something, or only stopping in a few places (for a train).
Common pairings
limited edition
limited time offer
limited liability
Word Forms
more limited comparative, limiteds plural, most limited superlative
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We have _____ seating for tonight's show.