unlimited

adjective un·lim·it·ed \ ˌən-ˈli-mə-təd \

Updated on: 15 May 2018

Definition of unlimited

1 : lacking any controls : unrestricted

unlimited access

2 : boundless, infinite

unlimited possibilities

3 : not bounded by exceptions : undefined

the unlimited and unconditional surrender of the enemy
—Sir Winston Churchill

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unlimitedly

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Examples of unlimited in a Sentence

Membership gives you unlimited access to the facilities.
This ticket is good for unlimited travel on all trains.
This plan allows you to make an unlimited number of phone calls to anywhere in the U.S.
Her funds seem to be unlimited.

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All subscriptions include unlimited digital access and special offers available only to subscribers.

— thomas novelly, The Courier-Journal, "Courier Journal leads all local competitors in digital for 8th straight month," 12 May 2018
The dog park membership will include those benefits plus unlimited access to the indoor park during normal business hours.

— jane donahue, Naperville Sun, "Doggie health club opening in Naperville to feature indoor park, three indoor pools," 11 May 2018
Mobile phone service prices fell 0.7 percent in the past year, as unlimited data plans have spread.

— christopher rugaber, Fox News, "Inflation muted, April consumer prices up just 0.2 percent," 11 May 2018
Unable to compete with Verizon Wireless and AT&T on coverage, Sprint and T-Mobile have tried to expand their market share by slashing prices and offering unlimited data plans.

— the editorial board, WSJ, "When T-Mobile Met Sprint," 30 Apr. 2018
Sprint and T-Mobile are seen as important alternatives to the largest carriers, and have offered unlimited data plans while others have limited them.

— michael j. de la merced and cecilia kang, New York Times, "Sprint and T-Mobile Are Said to Be Close to a Merger to Compete at the Top," 27 Apr. 2018
Parker believes that the potential is unlimited for the 3A school, which started its program four years ago.

— mike hutton, Post-Tribune, "Veteran Merrillville assistant Brian Parker named Hanover Central football coach," 26 Apr. 2018
Working families get unlimited access to the Maven network, as well as a maternity or fertility concierge to help them navigate everything from disability benefits to childcare options to egg freezing discounts.

— kate ryder, Time, "The Boss: How Kate Ryder Started a Healthcare App Designed for Women," 18 Apr. 2018
Xfinity cable customers get a free week of unlimited access to Netflix, HBO, Showtime and more than 50 other networks on Aprl 16-21 during the Sixth Annual Xfinity Watchathon Week, according to a news release.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Free Netflix, HBO and more during Comcast's Xfinity Watchathon Week on April 16-21," 16 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of unlimited

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in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Definition of unlimited for English Language Learners

: without any limits or restrictions
: not limited in number or amount

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adjective un·lim·it·ed \ ˌən-ˈli-mə-təd \

Definition of unlimited for Students

1 : having no restrictions or controls

unlimited freedom

2 : boundless, infinite

unlimited possibilities

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