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* often initial capital letter) Roman Catholic Theology. a region on the border of hell or heaven, serving as the abode after death of unbaptized infants (limbo of infants) and of the righteous who died before the coming of Christ (limbo of the fathers or limbo of the patriarchs). * noun, plural * a place or state of oblivion to which persons or things are regarded as being relegated when cast aside, forgotten, past, or out of date: My youthful hopes are in the limbo of lost dreams. * an intermediate, transitional, or midway state or place. ** a place or state of imprisonment or confinement ** lim·bo
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- Limbo can refer to a place or state of uncertainty or transition, often associated with being in a state of liminality.
- In some Christian beliefs, limbo is a theoretical place where souls go if they are not baptized or die without committing sins but are not granted entry into heaven.
- Limbo can also refer to a dance where participants bend backwards and pass under a pole without touching it, originating from Trinidad and Tobago.
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How do you use limbo in a sentence?
The word 'limbo' is a noun, a word for a place for souls believed to be barred from heaven through no fault of their own; an uncertain period of awaiting a decision or resolution; a dance originating from the Caribbean.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.EXAMPLESsubject: The limbo is a dance for the young and limber.object: The project is in limbo while we seek funding.The word 'limbo' is also used informally as a verb for the action of limbo dancing.example: We're going to limbo tonight.
PRESENT RESERVE - Do these words 1 have similar meanings 2 have contradictory meanings 3 mean neither the same nor opposite?
No, they do not have similar meanings. Yes, they have contradictory meanings. They mean neither the same nor opposite.
Is the limbo Hawaiian?
No, the limbo is not Hawaiian. It is a dance that originated in Trinidad and Tobago.
What are synonyms antonyms homonyms and homographs?
Synonyms are words with similar meanings, antonyms are words with opposite meanings, homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings, and homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
What are synonyms antonyms and homophrones?
Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Antonyms are words with opposite meanings. Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
What are the release dates for Hey Ash Whatcha Playin' - 2008 Limbo 3-4?
Hey Ash Whatcha Playin' - 2008 Limbo 3-4 was released on: USA: 25 March 2011
When was An Answer from Limbo created?
An Answer from Limbo was created in 1962.
When was In Limbo created?
In Limbo was created in 2000.
What actors and actresses appeared in Limbo 3 - 2014?
The cast of Limbo 3 - 2014 includes: Julie Agnete Vang as School nurse William Rudbeck Lindhardt as Boye Lykke Sand Michelsen as Christina, teacher (2014)
When was Bluff Limbo created?
Bluff Limbo was created in 1993.
When was Limbo Boots created?
Limbo Boots was created in 2000.
When was Soul Limbo created?
Soul Limbo was created in 1968.
When was Agnes Limbo born?
Agnes Limbo was born in 1957.
When was Limbo Rock created?
Limbo Rock was created in 1962.
What is the ISBN of Slake's Limbo?
The ISBN of Slake's Limbo is 068413926X.
When was Limbo of the Lost created?
Limbo of the Lost was created in 2007.
When did Limbo of the Lost happen?
Limbo of the Lost happened in 2007.
