Maximum
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/
US
/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
Definition
(n) : The highest amount or limit.
(adj) : At the highest level.
(adj) : At the highest level.
Example
"(n) : The maximum is two bags."
"(adj) : The teacher said the maximum score is 100, and many students reached it."
"(adj) : Many people set a maximum time for each task so they can finish their work calmly."
Explanation
Maximum means the largest, highest, or most amount possible. For example, the maximum speed is 60 km/h, meaning you cannot go faster. It can also mean the greatest number someone can choose, as in you can take a maximum of two bags on the bus. As a noun, maximum means the highest limit. As an adjective, it describes something that is at the highest level.