Pronunciation

/ˈvɒljuːm/

Definitions

Noun

1. The amount of space inside a container or the capacity to hold something, measured in cubic units. Example: “The book’s volume is 500 pages.”
2. A collection or series of books, especially one with a specific theme or author. Example: “The library has an extensive volume on ancient history.”
3. A sound or quantity produced by a musical instrument or voice, often loud and resonant. Example: “She hit the drum with great volume.”
4. Volume can also refer to the loudness or intensity of sound in a recording or performance. Example: “He lowered the volume on the radio.”

Verb

1. To publish or issue a set of books as a single unit. Example: “The publisher will be releasing a new volume of poetry next year.”
2. To produce or emit sound at a particular volume level. Example: “She adjusted the volume to hear the news clearly.”

Phrases

• “Increase/decrease the volume” means to make a sound louder or softer.
• “At full volume” indicates maximum sound output.
• “Volume control” refers to a device or setting that adjusts sound levels.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The room was filled with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee, and the bookshelves held a vast volume of literature.”
• Verb: “He cranked up the volume on the stereo to dance along.”
• Noun (sound): “The orchestra played with a thunderous volume during the climax of the concert.”

Synonyms

• Size
• Capacity
• Quantity
• Level
• Loudness
• Amount
• Array
• Series (books)