max

noun

ˈmaks How to pronounce max (audio)
Synonyms of maxnext
1
: maximum sense 1
2
: maximum sense 2
max adjective
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to the max

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The boat can hold a max of 20 people. at the max there will be 25 people at the party
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There is a max of four tickets per person. — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 June 2026 Using a bit more juice, the superyacht can hit a max speed of 16 knots, too. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 June 2026 The truck will have an electric range of 200 miles and a max speed of 55 miles per hour. — Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 And with a max capacity of 15,000, entry is not guaranteed. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for max

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First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of max was in 1851

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“Max.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/max. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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