Definitions and Examples of maximum, highest, greatest
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
The greatest or highest amount possible.
Example
The maximum capacity of the room was 50 people.
The greatest or most extreme in degree, amount, or intensity.
Example
Mount Everest is the highest peak in the world.
The most important, largest, or most significant.
Example
She had the greatest respect for her grandfather.
Key Differences: maximum vs highest vs greatest
- 1Maximum refers to the highest amount possible, while minimum refers to the lowest amount possible.
- 2Highest refers to the most extreme degree, amount, or intensity, while minimum refers to the smallest or least amount possible.
- 3Greatest refers to the most important, largest, or most significant, while minimum refers to the smallest or least amount possible.
Effective Usage of maximum, highest, greatest
- 1Mathematics: Use minimum and maximum to describe the range of numbers.
- 2Business: Use minimum and maximum to set limits on prices, salaries, or budgets.
- 3Education: Use minimum, maximum, highest, and greatest to teach comparative and superlative adjectives.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of minimum are maximum, highest, and greatest. These words have different meanings but all convey the opposite of minimum. Use these words in mathematics, business, education, and other contexts where you need to describe the range of numbers, set limits, or teach comparative and superlative adjectives.
