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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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what is the difference between 'maximum' and 'highest' ?

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Thank you. " You have exceeded the maximum allotment for this year. "Highest" by itself needs more information.

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  • Thank you.
  • " You have exceeded the maximum allotment for this year.
  • "Highest" by itself needs more information.
  • That's the highest mountain I've ever climbed.
  • That's the highest my blood pressure has ever been.
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Anonymous what is the difference between 'maximum' and 'highest' ?Thank you.
"Maximum" means "highest possible," or "highest allowed."
You have exceeded the maximum allotment for this year.

"Highest" by itself needs more information.
That's the highest mountain I've ever climbed.
That's the highest my blood pressure has ev
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Anonymouswhat is the difference between 'maximum' and 'highest' ?
Maximum also often refers to other sorts of measurement—heaviest, longest, fastest, etc.
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