unlimited
Unlimited (adjective) means having no limit or restriction. Example: “The plan offers unlimited data for one flat fee.”
How to use unlimited
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout any cap or boundary on amount.
Word forms
more unlimited comparative, most unlimited superlative
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The plan offers _____ data for one flat fee.
Etymology
From "un-" + "limited."
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What does “unlimited” mean?
The word “unlimited” means having no limit or restriction. In plain terms, without any cap or boundary on amount.
How do you pronounce “unlimited”?
“Unlimited” is pronounced uhn-LIHM-ih-tihd (/ʌnˈlɪm.ɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “unlimited” in a sentence?
Here is “unlimited” used in a sentence: “The plan offers unlimited data for one flat fee.”
What is the opposite of “unlimited”?
The opposite of “unlimited” — its antonyms — are limited and finite.
What part of speech is “unlimited”?
“Unlimited” is an adjective.
Is “unlimited” a common word?
“Unlimited” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between unlimited and limitless?
Both mean having no limit, and they are often interchangeable. Unlimited is the more common everyday word, especially in contracts and advertising, while limitless tends to sound more literary or emphatic.
What is the difference between unlimited and infinite?
Unlimited means having no limit or restriction placed on something, often by rule or agreement, as in "unlimited data." Infinite means endless in a mathematical or absolute sense, so something unlimited is not necessarily infinite, only free from set restrictions.
Does 'unlimited' in advertising really mean without any limit?
Not always. In marketing, "unlimited" often comes with hidden conditions such as fair-use policies or speed caps, even though the word literally means having no limit or restriction. Reading the fine print is wise whenever a service is described as unlimited.
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