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restricted
rih-STRIHK-tihd
Restricted (adj) means Kept within set limits; not free to go beyond a boundary. Example: “Space in the small shed is restricted, so store things carefully.”
adj
1
Kept within set limits; not free to go beyond a boundary.
"Space in the small shed is restricted, so store things carefully."
"Her diet was restricted to soft foods after the dental work."
"There is restricted parking on this street during rush hour."
2
Available only to specific approved people or groups.
"a restricted military document"
"Only staff can enter the restricted area behind the stage."
"Access to the lab is restricted to trained members of the team."
"The report is restricted to senior staff with security clearance."
How to use restricted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLimited — either in scope, or to a narrow group of people allowed access.
Common pairings
restricted area
restricted access
restricted to
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- more restricted
- Superlative
- most restricted
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What does “restricted” mean?
The word “restricted” means kept within set limits; not free to go beyond a boundary. In plain terms, limited — either in scope, or to a narrow group of people allowed access.
How do you pronounce “restricted”?
“Restricted” is pronounced rih-STRIHK-tihd (/ɹɪˈstɹɪktɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “restricted” in a sentence?
Here is “restricted” used in a sentence: “There is restricted parking on this street during rush hour.”
What part of speech is “restricted”?
“Restricted” is an adjective.
Is “restricted” a common word?
“Restricted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “restricted” have?
“Restricted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: kept within set limits; not free to go beyond a boundary.
What is the difference between "restricted" and "prohibited"?
"Restricted" means kept within set limits or open only to approved people, so some access is still allowed under conditions. "Prohibited" means completely forbidden, with no access permitted at all.
What is the difference between "restricted" and "limited"?
"Restricted" usually implies a deliberate rule or boundary that controls who or what may go beyond it, often for security or safety. "Limited" more neutrally describes something that is simply small in amount or scope, without necessarily implying an enforced barrier.
What words commonly follow "restricted"?
"Restricted" is often followed by "to," as in "restricted to members" or "access restricted to staff." It also pairs with nouns like restricted area, restricted access, and restricted view.
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