max
Translation
maximum
Examples
Turn the volume up to the max.
Turn the volume up to the max.
The credit card is maxed out.
The credit card is maxed out.
Grammar Patterns
((to the max)) to the highest degree possible Turn the volume up to the max.
((to max sth. out)) to use all of something, especially money The credit card is maxed out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peak, limit, top; Antonyms: min, minimum
Etymology
Short for 'maximum', from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'maxi' skirt, which is a long skirt, to remember 'max' means the most.