Definitions and Examples of limited, finite, countable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; confined within limits.
Example
The company has a limited budget for advertising this year.
finite
Having an end or limit; not infinite.
Example
The resources of the planet are finite, and we need to use them wisely.
Able to be counted; having a finite number.
Example
The number of students in the class is countable.
Key Differences: limited vs finite vs countable
- 1Limited refers to something that is restricted in size, amount, or extent.
- 2Finite describes something that has an end or limit.
- 3Countable means that something can be counted and has a finite number.
Effective Usage of limited, finite, countable
- 1Quantify: Use limited and countable to describe things that have a specific quantity.
- 2Clarify: Use finite to explain that something has an end or limit.
- 3Compare: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different concepts or ideas.
Remember this!
The antonyms of countless are limited, finite, and countable. These antonyms have distinct meanings and can be used to quantify, clarify, and compare different concepts or ideas.