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

"Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages, and tree damage can be expected as the storm reaches max intensity," the National Weather Prediction Centre wrote in a post on X.

From BBC

“Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages, and tree damage can be expected as the storm reaches max intensity” on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

It has a 400-Lumen max output, but is still slim and lightweight, not to mention waterproof.

From Los Angeles Times

It means clubs can no longer just spend the full salary cap on players and max out on marquee gambles in a bid to gain success.

From BBC

And change isn’t always for the better, with every day another click on James’ odometer that will, in one of the NBA’s great mysteries, eventually max out.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apex
• culmination
• greatest
• height
• peak