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Word

unlimited

Phoneticsun·lim·it·ed, stress on the second syllable

US/ənˈɫɪmətɪd/

UK/ʌnlˈɪmɪtɪd/

Definition

adj. having no end or limit. You use this to describe things like time, money, or data that you can use as much as you want.

adj. not restricted by quantity, number, or duration; infinite or vast in scope.

Examples

“The phone plan includes unlimited data.”

“The hotel offers an unlimited breakfast buffet where guests can eat as much as they like.”

“The new policy grants researchers unlimited access to the digital archives, allowing for a comprehensive study of the historical documents without any administrative barriers.”

Examples

simple

“The phone plan includes unlimited data.”

contextual

“The hotel offers an unlimited breakfast buffet where guests can eat as much as they like.”

complex

“The new policy grants researchers unlimited access to the digital archives, allowing for a comprehensive study of the historical documents without any administrative barriers.”

Usage

Typically used before a noun or after a linking verb like 'be'.

Etymology

From unlimit + -ed or un- + limited.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Word family

ADJECTIVE

unlimited(B1)

This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
Frequency
Common
Level
B1 · Intermediate
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