max

noun
UK: /mæks/
US: /mæks/

  1. The greatest or highest amount, value, or degree.

    1. The temperature reached its max for the day around noon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The car's speedometer indicates the max speed it can safely achieve. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

maximum peak top ceiling
max verb

  1. To increase something to the greatest possible amount.

    1. You can max out your retirement account each year. [ ] [ ]
    2. I always try to max my performance in every task I undertake. [ ] [ ]
max adjective

  1. Short for maximum.

    1. What is the max weight allowed on this elevator? [ ] [ ]
    2. The max score you can achieve on this test is 100 points. [ ] [ ]
max adverb

  1. As much or as great as possible.

    1. The volume was turned up to max so everyone could hear it. [ ] [ ]
    2. I pushed the engine to max capacity during the final lap of the race. [ ] [ ]
max abbreviation

  1. An abbreviation of 'maximum'.

    1. The sign said 'Max load 500 lbs'. [ ] [ ]
    2. The email specified a max file size for attachments. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "max" is /mæks/ in British English and /mæks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "max": maximum, peak, top, ceiling.

Example usage of "max": "The temperature reached its max for the day around noon.". More examples on the page.