What is the antonym of โmerestโ?
The antonyms of merest are greatest and maximum. The antonyms greatest and maximum convey a sense of extremity or intensity. They imply the highest degree or quantity of something.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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Of the highest degree, extent, or intensity.
Example
The greatest challenge of his life was overcoming his fear of public speaking.
The highest or greatest amount, value, or degree that is possible or allowed.
Example
The speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour, which is the maximum speed allowed.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Greatest is an adjective that describes the highest degree or intensity of something.
- 2Maximum is a noun that refers to the highest or greatest amount, value, or degree that is possible or allowed.
Good things to know
- 1Quantify: Use greatest and maximum to express the highest degree or quantity of something.
- 2Compare: Utilize these antonyms to compare and contrast different levels of intensity or extremity.
- 3Limit: Use maximum to indicate the highest or greatest amount, value, or degree that is possible or allowed.
Remember this!
The antonyms greatest and maximum convey a sense of extremity or intensity, while merest implies the smallest or slightest degree. Use these words to quantify, compare, and limit different levels of intensity or extremity.
