at most

1. Also,. At the largest amount, the furthest limit; also, in the most extreme case. For example, She'll be finished in two weeks at the most, or It'll take two weeks at the outside, or At most the chef uses a tiny bit of pepper. The terms with most date from the 1300s; at the outside from the mid-1800s. Also see at best.

Example Sentences

"There is little understanding of the risks and dangers of ketamine use amongst the age group that appear to be at most risk of starting to use the drug."

From BBC

It is being stressed by United sources they will only sign one goalkeeper at most before the window closes at 19:00 BST on Monday.

From BBC

Previously, the monitor was wearable for 10 days at most.

From Los Angeles Times

But Twitter only gave sacked workers at most one month of severance pay, while some did not receive anything, according to the lawsuit.

From BBC

Ordinarily, this might result in a warning, or at most a misdemeanor charge for disturbing the peace.

From Salon

Related Words

• alone 
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