Definitions

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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That’s not easy, since capybaras max out around 155 pounds; sometimes he anesthetizes them for the trip back to the river.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

The max price for swimming finals was 980 euros.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

I haven’t saved much for retirement over the past few years, so I immediately maxed out my IRA contribution for 2025 and plan to max out my IRA contribution for 2026 as well.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 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

He thought he was only going to be gone for four days max.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

max

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