英語

max

gb/mˈæks/ us/mˈæks/
A2 英語
~ 1500
語義
0件の語義
adjective informal A2 property
1

greatest or highest possible

The biggest or most that is possible.

用法パターン: the max [amount/level]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'max' with 'maximum' in formal writing; 'max' is informal and better for speech or casual writing.
類義語
maximum (More formal; used in official or technical contexts.)
対義語
minimum (Refers to the smallest or lowest amount possible.)
コロケーション
max speed |max capacity |max level |max effort
テーマ
measurement |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The car reached its max speed on the highway.
  • We need to keep the noise down to the max allowed level.
  • She gave her max effort during the competition.
学習者向け例文
  • This bag can hold a max of 10 kilos.
  • He worked at his max speed.
  • The max time for the test is one hour.
名詞 informal A2 quantity
2

greatest possible amount

The most that can happen, be done, or be allowed.

用法パターン: the max of [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners may omit 'of' when it is needed (e.g., 'a max 10 people' instead of 'a max of 10 people').
類義語
maximum (More formal; used in written and technical contexts.)
対義語
minimum (The lowest amount possible.)
コロケーション
to the max |hit the max |reach the max
テーマ
measurement |limits |core_vocabulary
例文
  • The room can hold a max of 50 people.
  • You can borrow a max of five books at a time.
  • He pushed himself to the max in training.
学習者向け例文
  • I can pay a max of $100.
  • This class has a max of 20 students.
  • She ran to the max of her ability.
動詞 informal B1 action
3

increase to greatest amount

To make something as big or high as it can be.

用法パターン: to max [something] out
よくある間違い:
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').
類義語
maximize (More formal; often used in business or technical contexts.)
対義語
minimize (To reduce something to the smallest possible amount.)
コロケーション
max out credit card |max out volume |max out performance
テーマ
measurement |daily life |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She maxed out her credit card last month.
  • He maxed the volume for the party.
  • They maxed their training hours before the event.
学習者向け例文
  • I maxed out my phone storage.
  • He maxed the heat in the car.
  • We maxed our time at the park.
文法
辞書形
max
IPA
GB/mˈæks/
US/mˈæks/
音節・強勢
max (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (max)
活用形
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
関連語
Forms
maxes noun maxing verb maxed verb maxer adjective maxest adjective
Core family
maximum adjective A2
Related words
maximize verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
minimum adjective B1 minimize verb B2
Advanced or less common
maximal adjective maximally adverb
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • They enjoyed the vacation to the max.
  • She pushed herself to the max during training.

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