Definitions and Examples of shallow, limited, finite
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Having little depth; not deep.
Example
The river was so shallow that we could easily walk across it.
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not infinite.
Example
The company has a limited budget for advertising this year.
finite
Having bounds or limits; not infinite.
Example
The universe is believed to be finite in size.
Key Differences: shallow vs limited vs finite
- 1Shallow refers to a lack of depth, while bottomless implies an endless depth.
- 2Limited suggests a restriction in size, amount, or extent, while bottomless suggests an unlimited amount or extent.
- 3Finite is a complementary antonym that suggests the presence of boundaries or limits, while bottomless suggests the absence of boundaries or limits.
Effective Usage of shallow, limited, finite
- 1Describing Depth: Use shallow to describe something with little depth, and bottomless to describe something with endless depth.
- 2Quantifying Limits: Use limited to describe something with restricted size, amount, or extent, and bottomless to describe something with an unlimited amount or extent.
- 3Defining Boundaries: Use finite to describe something with boundaries or limits, and bottomless to describe something without boundaries or limits.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Shallow refers to a lack of depth, limited suggests a restriction in size, amount, or extent, and finite suggests the presence of boundaries or limits. Use these words to describe depth, quantify limits, and define boundaries.