max
Translation
max, maximum
Examples
Turn the volume up to the max.
Turn the volume up to the max.
I maxed out my credit card last month.
I maxed out my credit card last month.
Grammar Patterns
to the max to the greatest degree possible Turn the music up to the max.
to max out ((sth.)) to use all of (sth.) I maxed out my credit card.
Similar Words
Synonyms: maximum, peak, limit; Antonyms: min, minimum
Etymology
Short for 'maximum', from Latin 'maximus' meaning 'greatest'.
Memory Tips
Just remember it's the short, casual way to say 'maximum'.