- not very great in amount or extent
- We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
- a limited budget/range
- Students were unhappy with the limited space available for study.
- This animal's intelligence is very limited.
Extra Examples- This research is inherently limited in its scope.
- We're really limited in what we can do these days.
- He has a small vocabulary and is only able to express himself in a limited fashion.
- I have a limited knowledge of French.
- She has only a limited understanding of what the job involves.
- Their campaign had only limited success.
- These are issues that go beyond the limited confines of this book.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- in
- to
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- having a particular limit of time, numbers, etc.
- This offer is for a limited period only.
- There are only a limited number of jobs available.
- limited to something Entry is limited to 150 people.
Extra Examples- The number of passengers is limited to fifteen.
- Workshops are limited to a maximum of 25 participants.
- Places are strictly limited, so you should apply as soon as possible.
- Hurry, as we only have a limited supply of these TVs in stock!
- She kept the plans carefully limited to a circle of a few trusted friends.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- appear
- be
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- in
- to
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