max in English: The largest amount that is possible or allowed. It is a short, informal word for maximum. (noun)

Translation

The largest amount that is possible or allowed. It is a short, informal word for maximum.

Word origin

A short form of maximum, from Latin maximus meaning greatest.

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At the end of a sentence, "max" means "at the most".

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Here "max" is the highest setting on a dial.

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"Max" is informal, so keep it out of formal writing.

top

The highest part of something.

full

Holding as much as it can, with no more space left.

high

Reaching a long way up from the ground, or great in amount or level.

big

Large in size, amount, or importance.

enough

As much as you need, not too little and not too much.

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