What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
max
Example
The max capacity of the room is 50 people. [max: noun]
Example
I can only lift 20 pounds max. [max: adverb]
maximum
Example
The maximum speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour. [maximum: adjective]
Example
We reached the maximum number of participants for the study. [maximum: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Maximum is more commonly used than max in formal writing and technical contexts. However, max is more commonly used in informal speech and casual writing.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between max and maximum?
Maximum is more formal than max and is often used in academic or technical writing. However, max can be used in informal contexts and is more colloquial in tone.
