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Exploring boundaries: "vast" versus "unlimited"

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 13/10/2024, 08:17
English.me team member
Vast and unlimited. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words describe something that is immense or great in extent.

What is different?

The word "vast" refers to something large in size or quantity but does not imply a lack of limits, whereas "unlimited" suggests there are no boundaries or restrictions whatsoever.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for vast) and unlimited

Examples of usage

Vast
  • The desert stretched out in a vast expanse before us.
  • The ocean is incredibly vast and full of mysteries.
  • He looked over the vast fields with a sense of awe.
Unlimited
  • The phone plan offers unlimited data usage.
  • Her potential seems unlimited with the right resources.
  • They promised unlimited access to the library's archives.

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