Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

I came across the street to meet you

I came across an old photo while cleaning the attic

The bridge came across the river

Which sentence uses 'come across' correctly?

She comes across as very confident in interviews

He came across the finish line first

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

The bus will come by this route

Good jobs are hard to come by these days

I come by the office every morning at 8

Which sentence uses 'come by' correctly?

Can you come by my house later for coffee?

The train came by the station too fast

She comes by the grocery store home

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The new iPhone will come out next month

I need to come out from the house now

The new iPhone will come out next month

Which sentence uses 'come out' correctly?

The truth finally came out after the investigation

The students came out to the classroom

Understanding and Using 'Max Out': Definition & Examples

"In the pursuit of greatness, be wary not to max out your resources, leaving nothing left for the journey ahead."

📖 Definition

"Max out" means to reach the limit or capacity of a resource, whether financial, physical, or metaphorical—using something to its fullest extent.

Examples in context

To max out her potential, she dedicated herself to constant learning and self-improvement.
The athlete maxed out his workout with a grueling final set.
After years of hard use, the machine finally maxed out and needed repair.

📖 Definition

"Max out" means to reach the limit or capacity of a resource, whether financial, physical, or metaphorical—using something to its fullest extent.

📝 Grammar Info

Separable

Yes

You can place an object between 'max' and 'out'.

Neutral

Suitable for both casual and some formal contexts.

Transitive

Yes

It requires a direct object.

📊 Conjugation Table

Tense	Form	Example
Present Simple	max out	He often tries to max out his credit card.
Past Simple	maxed out	She maxed out her workout with an extra hour at the gym.
Present Continuous	maxing out	They are maxing out their resources for the campaign.
Present Perfect	have maxed out	We have maxed out our internet data for the month.

💡 When to Use

Financial limitations

Use when referencing reaching the spending limit of an account or card.

Example: "I've maxed out my credit card this month."

Physical or mental capacity

When someone reaches their limit of endurance or capability.

Example: "She maxed out her energy levels with back-to-back meetings."

Resource utilization

Utilizing all available resources to their fullest potential.

Example: "The project has maxed out its allocated budget."

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Misplaced object

❌ Wrong: She max out her card.

✅ Correct: She maxed out her card.

💡 Tip: Remember to use the correct tense.

Omitting 'out'

❌ Wrong: He maxed the effort.

✅ Correct: He maxed out the effort.

💡 Tip: Don't forget to include 'out'.

Non-separable usage with object

❌ Wrong: He maxed his out time.

✅ Correct: He maxed out his time.

💡 Tip: Ensure correct placement of the object.

Practice

MAX OUT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Listen and repeat the audio as many times as needed to improve your pronunciation
Use the audio as a dictation exercise, trying to write what you hear and understand
Create a new sentence following the structure of the example sentences

Examples in Context

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To max out her potential, she dedicated herself to constant learning and self-improvement.
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Listen to example

The athlete maxed out his workout with a grueling final set.
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Listen to example

After years of hard use, the machine finally maxed out and needed repair.
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Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

reach capacity exhaust

Antonyms

conserve

Quick Check

Complete the sentence with the correct phrasal verb:

"I've managed to ___ my workout routine this week."

mix out

max out

max up

min out

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Max Out

What is the origin of max out?

The phrase 'max out' originates from American slang in the late 20th century, particularly around financial contexts where spending limits are reached.

Can max out be used in formal and informal contexts?

Yes, 'max out' can be used in both contexts. In formal settings, it's often related to budgets. In informal use, it applies to personal limits.

What is the difference between max out and exhaust?

'Max out' implies reaching a preset limit, often financial, while 'exhaust' refers to completely using up resources, without specific limits.

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Alessandra Nóbrega

History teacher who fell in love with English! This passion led me to specialize in languages and work on bilingual education projects. With 37 years in education, I believe learning should be meaningful – not just memorization.

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📖 Definition

📖 Definition

📝 Grammar Info

📊 Conjugation Table

💡 When to Use

⚠️ Common Mistakes

MAX OUT - IN PRACTICE

Study Method Proposal

Examples in Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Quick Check

❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Max Out

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