max
noun
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max
1 American
[maks]
/ mæks /
noun
maxes
plural
adjective
adverb
verb phrase
idioms
Max
2
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[maks]
/ mæks /
noun
MAX
3
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abbreviation
Trademark.
max.
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max
1
British
/ mæks /
noun
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the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing
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to the ultimate extent
max.
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of max
By shortening
Example Sentences
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“It’s Florida, Man,” HBO Max “What you’re about to see may be dangerous, illegal, unethical, petty, misguided, immoral and most definitely stupid,” a prologue warns at the top of each episode.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
The determining factor between these two extremes is Max Verstappen.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Shohei Ohtani, Max Muncy and Andy Pages homered to highlight a 17-hit attack.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Marshals trackside initially waved a single yellow flag when Max Verstappen crashed at Turn Nine.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Max entered and set his bags next to my clothes and linens, acting like it was totally normal to show up alone with only his luggage.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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