unlimited
part of speech
adjective (unlimited)
meaning for a pupil
1) Without any limit; as much or as many as you want. tree →
2) Very great or not fixed in amount: unlimited patience. tree →
sense in the lessons
Seen in adverts and deals: «unlimited data», «unlimited rides». In maths, an unlimited number has no top limit; but in real life most «unlimited» deals have hidden rules. Phrases: «unlimited access», «unlimited time».
examples
- The ticket gives unlimited rides all day. tree →
- My phone plan has unlimited texts. tree →
- You have unlimited time to finish this puzzle. tree →
- Teachers need almost unlimited patience. tree →
- The buffet offered unlimited pizza. tree →
- There is no unlimited supply of water on Earth, so save it. tree →
note
Takes «an». In maths, the counting numbers go on without end, which is truly unlimited; adverts use «unlimited» more loosely and may have «fair use» limits. Opposite: limited.
Trees and pragmatics
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