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maximum

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of maximum

1 of the greatest or highest degree or quantity
  • the maximum amount of time needed to complete the project
Synonyms of maximum

consummate, last, max, most, nth, outside, paramount, supreme, top, ultimate, utmost, uttermost
Words Related to maximum

unequaled (or unequalled), unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled (or unrivalled), unsurpassed

biggest, hugest, largest

topmost, upmost, uppermost
Near Antonyms of maximum

littlest, minutest, smallest, tiniest

lowest

fewest
Antonyms of maximum

least, minimal, minimum, slightest
2 of the highest degree
  • He always puts out maximum effort.
Synonyms of maximum

full, greatest, top, topmost, utmost, utter
Words Related to maximum

heightened, high
Near Antonyms of maximum

lessened, low
Antonyms of maximum

least, littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, slightest

maximum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of maximum

the greatest amount, number, or part
  • achieved the maximum
Synonyms of maximum

max, most, outside
Words Related to maximum

best, ultimate, utmost

extreme
Antonyms of maximum

least, minimum

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