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Max

/mæks/ · adjective

Meaning

(informal) Maximum; maximal..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (informal) Maximum; maximal.
  2. (informal) at the most; maximum.
  3. (informal) Clipping of maximum.
  4. (informal) An extreme, a great extent.
  5. (obsolete, slang) Gin.
  6. (usually with out) To reach the limit; to reach the maximum.
  7. (informal, especially in present particple) To relax.

Example Sentences

Four days max, then, to get them to safety.
He pushed himself to the max.
Oh! for a glass of max!
'I remember,' said the pale man, 'the fust night as the Dandy ever came to this crib; he sat at this very table, and drank max with Charley Chatfield. […]
He maxed out his odds of dating Rebecca.
She maxed out all her credit cards while she was out of work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does max mean?

Max means (informal) Maximum; maximal..

What is a synonym for max?

Common synonyms include maxi.

What is the opposite of max?

Possible antonyms include min.

How do you use max in a sentence?

Four days max, then, to get them to safety.

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