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Maximum

Verb / ˈmæksʌmʌm / Another word for maximum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the greatest quantity or degree attainable or reached

Synonyms & similar words

maximal levelbest upperlimit minimal minimum utmost uttermost highest greatest utmost top supreme ultimate paramount topmost peak pinnacle zenith apex climax summit acme crest vertex culmination extremity optimum

Synonyms by register

Formal

peak summit zenith acme

Informal

top most highest biggest

Literary

apogee climax culmination

Antonyms

minimum least lowest smallest slightest trivial

Common collocations

  • maximum effort
  • maximum speed
  • maximum capacity
  • maximum value
  • maximum limit
  • maximum temperature
  • maximum security

Word family

noun maximum
adjective maximal
adverb maximally

Usage note

Often used with 'of' to specify what the maximum applies to, e.g., 'the maximum of the score'. Can also be used attributively, e.g., 'maximum effort'.

Example sentences

  1. The maximum weight limit for this elevator is 1000 pounds.
  2. The maximum number of people allowed in this room is 50.
  3. The maximum temperature for this oven is 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. The maximum amount of money you can withdraw from this ATM is $500.
  5. The maximum capacity of this stadium is 80,000 people.

Quotes

  • The maximum is not reached when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery
  • The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination. - Tommy Lasorda
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln

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