B1adjectivetransportscience
US/ˈmæk.sə.məm/
UK/ˈmæk.sɪ.məm/
the largest that is possible or allowed
In context
The maximum speed on this road is fifty kilometers per hour.
Each passenger can bring a maximum weight of seven kilos on board.
Turn the volume to maximum level and you still can't hear it.
Words that go with maximum
adjective + noun
- maximum speedThe maximum speed of the train is 300 km/h.
- maximum numberThe maximum number of guests is fifty.
- maximum amountWhat is the maximum amount I can withdraw?
- maximum effectTake the medicine with food for maximum effect.
- maximum levelThe river reached its maximum level in October.