max
Definition
- Noun:
- The greatest possible amount or degree; the upper limit: "max" refers to the maximum value, quantity, or level that is possible or allowed.
- Street name for gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB): In informal, often illicit contexts, "max" is a slang term for the depressant drug GHB.
Usage Examples
- Noun (General Maximum):
- I've set the thermostat to its max to warm up the room quickly.
- She pushed her endurance to the max during the marathon.
- Noun (Slang for GHB):
- The police warned about the dangers of substances like max at the club.
Advanced Usage
- "to the max": to the greatest possible extent; completely.
- He believes in living life to the max.
- "max out": to reach a limit, especially of capacity, credit, or effort.
- I maxed out my credit card on vacation. (Here, "max out" is a phrasal verb using "max" as the base.)
Variants and Related Words
- Maximum (n., adj.): The formal term for the greatest amount or highest degree.
- The maximum capacity of the hall is 500 people.
- Maximal (adj.): Relating to or being a maximum.
- We achieved maximal efficiency with the new system.
- Maximize (v.): To increase something to its greatest possible amount or degree.
- The company aims to maximize profits.
Synonyms
- Utmost: The greatest or most extreme extent or degree.
- Peak: The highest point or maximum level.
- Limit: The furthest point or boundary, often the maximum allowed.
Phrasal Verbs
- Max out: To reach the limit of something (e.g., resources, ability, credit).
- After lifting weights for an hour, he finally maxed out.
Related Idioms
- Go to the max: To put in the maximum possible effort.
- For this project, we need everyone to go to the max.
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street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
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