الأقصى

This is the 265th most frequent Arabic word.


الأقصى

"الأقصى" means "the farthest" or "the utmost."


In this sentence, 'الأقصى' refers to the proper noun of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, a significant religious site.

زرت المسجد الأقصى في القدس الأسبوع الماضي.

I visited Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem last week.


Here, 'الأقصى' is used as an adjective meaning 'maximum', describing the extent of the temperature.

ارتفعت درجة الحرارة إلى الحد الأقصى هذا الصيف.

The temperature rose to its maximum this summer.


In this context, 'الأقصى' metaphorically denotes the ultimate or utmost potential that can be reached.

نسعى إلى تحقيق الأقصى من إمكانياتنا.

We strive to achieve the utmost of our capabilities.