Meaning & use
limitless
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UK/ˈlɪmɪtləs/
US/ˈlɪmɪtləs/
Meaning
adjectivenot comparable
Without any end, edge or restriction; seeming to go on as far as one could want.
Grammar: Used before a noun or after be: limitless energy; her curiosity is limitless.
Patterns
- limitless potential
- limitless possibilities
The children seemed to have limitless energy at the beach.
The internet offers limitless information on almost any topic.
He talked about limitless possibilities for his new business.
Common combinations
- limitless potential
- The coach saw limitless potential in the young player.
- limitless possibilities
- A blank page offers limitless possibilities.
- limitless energy
- Toddlers seem to have limitless energy.
- limitless supply
- We do not have a limitless supply of water.
- seemingly limitless
- The desert stretched in a seemingly limitless sweep.
Synonyms and how they differ
- boundless
- Boundless is a bit more poetic and often describes feelings such as energy or joy.
- unlimited
- Unlimited is a practical word for rules and plans, like unlimited data, and is less emotional than limitless.
- infinite
- Infinite means truly without end, while limitless often means just very great.
- endless
- Endless stresses continuing without stopping in time or space, often with a tired feeling.
Opposites
Word family
- limit noun
- the point beyond which something cannot go
- limit verb
- to restrict
- limitlessly adverb
- without any restriction
- limitation noun
- a restriction or weakness
- limited adjective
- restricted in size or amount
Practice
Which phrase best fits? Sheila had ____ patience with her students and never lost her temper.
Choose one answer.
The never losing her temper clue shows the patience seemed to have no end. Limited and finite say the opposite.
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