max

¹

[ maks ]

noun

1. maximum.

adjective

1. maximum.

adverb

1. maximally.

verb phrase

1. 1. to reach a point at which no more improvement, profit, or benefit can occur; level off:

      In her last job she maxed out at $25,000 a year.

   2. to reach the limit of one's capacity, endurance, etc.:

      The sales department has maxed out and needs more personnel to call on new clients.

Max

²

[ maks ]

noun

1. a male given name, form of Maximilian.

MAX

³

abbreviation for

, Trademark.

1. Cinemax: a cable television channel.

max.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. maximum.

max

¹

/ mæks /

noun

1. the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing
2. to the max
   to the ultimate extent

max.

²

abbreviation for

1. maximum

Word History and Origins

Origin of max¹

By shortening

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. to the max, to the greatest or furthest degree; totally:

   That book is disgusting to the max.

Example Sentences

Tesoro 48, Foothill 47: Freshman Owen Hatch and junior Max Draper each scored 10 points for 2-0 Tesoro.

From Los Angeles Times

Saugus 64, Maranatha 52: Max Guardado contributed 27 points and 10 rebounds for Saugus.

From Los Angeles Times

They added that the limited theatrical run was intended to generate word-of-mouth anticipation ahead of the Max debut.

From Los Angeles Times

Discovery’s streaming service Max on Dec. 20, adding to the controversy over the limited theatrical run for what could be the storied star and filmmaker’s final movie.

From Los Angeles Times

A studio spokesperson said “Juror #2” was always destined for a streaming release on Max, as deals were made for that at the beginning, and filmmakers were aware of and agreed to the plan.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apex
• culmination
• greatest
• height
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