max
/mæks/
noun
- The greatest possible amount, degree, or limit.
- She pushed the volume to max so everyone could hear the announcement.
- Set the oven to max to preheat it quickly.
- The car's speed max is 120 miles per hour.
- An abbreviation for maximum, used informally.
- We have three days max to finish the project.
- The temperature today will be 95 degrees max.
- I can spend $50 max on dinner tonight.
Antonyms
adjective
- Maximum; as large or as much as possible.
- We need max effort from everyone to win the game.
- She gave a max performance in the final match.
- The max speed limit on this road is 55 miles per hour.
adverb
- At most; not exceeding a certain amount.
- The repair will cost $200 max.
- You can invite ten people max to the party.
- The trip will take two hours max.
verb
- To reach or cause to reach the highest possible level or limit.
- The athlete maxed the weightlifting machine during training.
- He maxed out his credit card on holiday shopping.
- I maxed the settings on my computer to get the best graphics.