max
noun
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max
1 American
[maks]
/ mæks /
noun
maxes
plural
adjective
adverb
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Max
2
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[maks]
/ mæks /
noun
MAX
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Trademark.
max.
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max
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British
/ mæks /
noun
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the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing
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to the ultimate extent
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Etymology
Origin of max
By shortening
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“Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens,” HBO Max Contrary to the star’s prominent title placement, the adventures of her character, Nora Lum, aren’t the reason to watch this show.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026
They ended up second and third only because Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli did not complete their final laps.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Nandy suggested that Britain also should scrutinize the impact of combining two major streaming services, HBO Max, a Warner property, with Paramount+.
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
She was watching Max so intently she seemed to be studying even the air molecules on his eyelids.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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