Maximum

The highest amount or value that is possible, allowed, or desirable, The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded, The most intense or extreme, As much as possible; to the highest degree

Maximum - Meanings

The highest amount or value that is possible, allowed, or desirable

Example: The maximum weight for this elevator is 1000 pounds.

Usage: formalContext: official regulations, guidelines, or technical specifications

Note: Commonly used in formal contexts such as rules, restrictions, and limits.

The greatest quantity or degree reached or recorded

Example: The temperature reached a maximum of 90 degrees Fahrenheit today.

Usage: formalContext: scientific or technical reports

Note: Used to describe the highest point or level of something measurable.

The most intense or extreme

Example: She felt a maximum level of excitement when she won the competition.

Usage: formalContext: emotional or subjective experiences

Note: Expresses the peak or pinnacle of a feeling or experience.

As much as possible; to the highest degree

Example: He pushed himself to the maximum to finish the project on time.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations or motivational contexts

Note: Used informally to emphasize effort or determination in achieving a goal.

Maximum's synonyms

peak

Peak refers to the highest point or maximum level of something.

Example: She reached the peak of her career last year.

Note: Peak often implies a temporary or highest point, while maximum can refer to a limit or highest amount.

utmost

Utmost means the greatest or highest degree of something.

Example: He put forth his utmost effort to complete the project on time.

Note: Utmost emphasizes the highest degree of effort or importance.

optimum

Optimum means the most favorable or best possible condition or level.

Example: The optimum temperature for this experiment is 25 degrees Celsius.

Note: Optimum focuses on the most favorable condition or level for a specific purpose.

zenith

Zenith refers to the highest point or peak of something, especially success or power.

Example: The company reached the zenith of its success with the latest product launch.

Note: Zenith often implies the highest point of achievement or success.

limit

Limit refers to a point beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass.

Example: The speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour.

Note: Limit can refer to a boundary or restriction, while maximum often refers to the highest amount or level.

Maximum expressions, common phrases

At most

At most means the maximum limit allowed, not exceeding a certain number or amount.

Example: You can invite three friends to the party, but please, at most.

Note: At most implies a limit or restriction on the maximum, whereas 'maximum' simply denotes the highest possible amount.

Top out

To top out means to reach the highest or maximum level.

Example: The price of the house topped out at $500,000.

Note: Top out specifically refers to reaching the highest point or level, while 'maximum' is a general term for the highest amount.

Push the envelope

To push the envelope means to go beyond the current limits or boundaries in order to achieve the highest possible result.

Example: The team is constantly pushing the envelope to achieve maximum performance.

Note: Push the envelope suggests pushing boundaries or limits to achieve the best outcome, while 'maximum' refers to the highest level or amount.

Peak performance

Peak performance refers to the highest level of performance or efficiency that one can reach.

Example: The athlete trained hard to achieve peak performance during the competition.

Note: Peak performance specifically denotes the highest level of performance or efficiency, whereas 'maximum' is a more general term for the highest amount.

Cap out

To cap out means to reach the maximum limit or highest point.

Example: The bonus payments will cap out at $10,000 per employee.

Note: Cap out is used when referring to reaching the maximum limit or highest point, while 'maximum' is a general term for the highest possible amount.

Upper limit

Upper limit refers to the highest amount or number that is allowed or possible.

Example: There is an upper limit of 50 participants for the workshop.

Note: Upper limit specifically indicates the highest amount allowed, while 'maximum' is a general term for the highest possible amount.

Ceiling

Ceiling refers to the highest limit or point that something can reach.

Example: The price of the house hit the ceiling at $1 million.

Note: Ceiling is used to indicate the highest limit or point that can be reached, whereas 'maximum' is a general term for the highest possible amount.

Maximum everyday (slang) expressions

Maxed out

This term means reaching the maximum limit or capacity of something, often used in situations where one has used up all available resources or energy.

Example: I'm completely maxed out on my credit card.

Note: While 'maximum' refers to the highest amount or level, 'maxed out' specifically conveys the idea of reaching that maximum point and not being able to go further.

Max it

To max something is to push it to the limit or go all out on a particular action or task.

Example: Let's just max it and see what happens.

Note: In contrast to 'maximum,' which describes a fixed limit, 'max it' focuses on taking an action to its extreme or fullest extent.

Maxed to the brim

This phrase emphasizes the idea of being filled to the maximum capacity or fullest extent. It is often used to describe crowded or packed situations.

Example: The party was maxed to the brim with people.

Note: While 'maximum' simply denotes the highest level, 'maxed to the brim' adds a visual and descriptive element, emphasizing the idea of being completely full or packed.

Maxed up

To be 'maxed up' means to be overloaded or overwhelmed, usually with tasks, responsibilities, or obligations.

Example: I'm so maxed up with work right now.

Note: In comparison to the neutral term 'maximum,' 'maxed up' conveys a sense of feeling burdened or stressed due to reaching the limit of what one can handle.

Maximum - Examples

The maximum speed limit on this road is 60 mph.

The company has reached its maximum capacity for production.

You can withdraw a maximum of $500 from the ATM per day.

Maximum grammar

Maximum - Adjective (Adjective) / Adjective (Adjective)

Lemma: maximum

Conjugations

Adjective (Adjective): maximum

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): maximums, maxima

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): maximum

Syllabification and Stress

maximum Contains 3 syllables: max • i • mum

Phonetic transcription: ˈmak-s(ə-)məm

max i mum , ˈmak s(ə )məm (The red syllable is stressed)

Maximum - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

maximum: ~ 2500 (Very common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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