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max

[maks] / mæks /
ADJECTIVE
most
Synonyms
WEAK
better biggest greater highest largest lion's share maximum ultimate utmost uttermost
Antonyms
WEAK
least
ADJECTIVE
ultimate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
preeminent transcendent utmost
STRONG
extreme maxi maximum superlative
WEAK
highest incomparable most paramount significant supreme surpassing the most topmost towering unequalable unmatchable unsurpassable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inferior
STRONG
lowest
WEAK
inessential least secondary unnecessary worst
ADJECTIVE
unsurpassable
Synonyms
WEAK
extreme highest incomparable maxi maximum most paramount preeminent significant superlative supreme surpassing the most topmost towering transcendent unequalable unmatchable utmost uttermost
NOUN
apex
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apogee culmination pinnacle
STRONG
acme climax crest crown cusp height maximum meridian peak point roof spire sublimity summit tip tops vertex zenith
WEAK
greatest most ne plus ultra up there
Antonyms
STRONG
base bottom nadir
NOUN
full house
Synonyms
WEAK
capacity fill full hand full measure
NOUN
majority
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bulk
STRONG
mass more preponderance superiority
WEAK
best part greater number greater part larger part lion's share more than half
Antonyms
STRONG
inferiority
WEAK
adolescence childhood minority secondary underage
NOUN
maximum
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ceiling peak
STRONG
apex apogee climax crest culmination extremity height maxi nonpareil pinnacle preeminence record summit supremacy top utmost uttermost zenith
WEAK
most the end
Antonyms
STRONG
base bottom nadir
WEAK
least low minimum smallest
NOUN
pinnacle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apex culmination greatest height peak
STRONG
acme apogee climax cone crown needle obelisk pyramid spire steeple summit tops tower vertex zenith
WEAK
most
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bottom nadir
WEAK
base
NOUN
preponderance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
predominance prevalence
STRONG
advantage ascendancy bulk command dominance domination dominion extensiveness mass power superiority sway weight
WEAK
bigger half greater part lion's share mostest
Antonyms
STRONG
disadvantage inferiority subordination subservience surrender weakness yielding
NOUN
summit
Synonyms
STRONG
acme apex apogee capstone climax crest crown culmination head height meridian peak pinnacle roof vertex zenith
WEAK
most
Antonyms
STRONG
base bottom nadir

Example Sentences

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Also, max out on any pretax contributions you are eligible to make.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

"And now, in 20 days, we're able to complete the orders to fill our ship to max capacity and go to Venezuela and complete the orders right away."

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

That’s an eye-popping number that would eclipse the max power generated by Pogacar and the world’s best cycling sprinters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

I make good money, max out every year and want that tax deduction as I near retirement.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

They did this because life in those places, even though they were surrounded by bugs, was more tolerable than among the general population of a max.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover