max
gb/mˈæks/ us/mˈæks/
A2
English
~ 1500
maximális, legnagyobb, maximum, felső határ, legfeljebb, kimaxol, kimerít, maximumra állít
A2
INFORMAL
1
maximális
B1
legnagyobb
A2
Usage pattern:
the max [amount/level]
The car reached its max speed on the highway.
Az autó elérte a maximális sebességét az autópályán.
We need to keep the noise down to the max allowed level.
A zajszintet a megengedett maximális szint alatt kell tartanunk.
She gave her max effort during the competition.
Learner examples
This bag can hold a max of 10 kilos.
Ez a táska legfeljebb 10 kilót bír el.
He worked at his max speed.
Maximális tempóban dolgozott.
The max time for the test is one hour.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'max' with 'maximum' in formal writing; 'max' is informal and better for speech or casual writing.
Meaning
greatest or highest possible
Collocations
max speed
|max capacity
|max level
|max effort
Synonyms
maximum (More formal; used in official or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
minimum (Refers to the smallest or lowest amount possible.)
Themes
measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The biggest or most that is possible.
The greatest, largest, or highest amount, level, or degree possible.
NOUN
A2
INFORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
the max of [something]
The room can hold a max of 50 people.
A terem legfeljebb 50 embert tud befogadni.
You can borrow a max of five books at a time.
Egyszerre legfeljebb öt könyvet kölcsönözhetsz ki.
He pushed himself to the max in training.
Learner examples
I can pay a max of $100.
Legfeljebb 100 dollárt tudok fizetni.
This class has a max of 20 students.
Ebben az osztályban legfeljebb 20 diák lehet.
She ran to the max of her ability.
Common mistake:
Learners may omit 'of' when it is needed (e.g., 'a max 10 people' instead of 'a max of 10 people').
Meaning
greatest possible amount
Collocations
to the max
|hit the max
|reach the max
Synonyms
maximum (More formal; used in written and technical contexts.)
Antonyms
minimum (The lowest amount possible.)
Themes
measurement
|limits
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The most that can happen, be done, or be allowed.
The highest amount, level, or degree that is possible or allowed.
VERB
B1
INFORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
to max [something] out
She maxed out her credit card last month.
Múlt hónapban kimaxolta a hitelkártyáját.
He maxed the volume for the party.
A bulihoz maximumra állította a hangerőt.
They maxed their training hours before the event.
Learner examples
I maxed out my phone storage.
Kimaxoltam a telefonom tárhelyét.
He maxed the heat in the car.
Maximumra állította a fűtést az autóban.
We maxed our time at the park.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'max' without 'out' when the phrasal verb is required for clarity (e.g., 'I max my card' instead of 'I max out my card').
Meaning
increase to greatest amount
Collocations
max out credit card
|max out volume
|max out performance
Synonyms
maximize (More formal; often used in business or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
minimize (To reduce something to the smallest possible amount.)
Themes
measurement
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something as big or high as it can be.
To set, push, or raise something to its highest possible level.
Grammar
Dictionary form
max
IPA
GB/mˈæks/
US/mˈæks/
Syllables & stress
max (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (max)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: max
- Comparative: maxer
- Superlative: maxest
Noun
- Base: max
- Plural: maxes
Verb
- Base: max
- 3rd Person Singular: maxes
- Present Participle: maxing
- Past: maxed
- Past Participle: maxed
Word family
Expressions
max out
1/mˈæks ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
informal
reach maximum limit
To use something as much as you can or until it cannot be used more.
Examples
- I maxed out my credit card this month.
- He maxed out his gym membership hours.
to the max
1/tə ðə mˈæks/
fixed phrase
informal
to the greatest degree possible
As much as possible; completely.
Examples
- They enjoyed the vacation to the max.
- She pushed herself to the max during training.