volume (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈvɒl.juːm/

Definition

The amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container.

Examples

• The volume of the box is 10 cubic meters.

• This recipe requires a large volume of water.

• The company produces a huge volume of goods each year.

How to Use volume

volume of (prepositional phrase)

Used to specify what the volume refers to (e.g., volume of water, volume of business). — "The volume of sales increased significantly last quarter."

turn up the volume (idiom)

To increase the loudness of sound. — "He turned up the volume on the radio to hear the news."

turn down the volume (idiom)

To decrease the loudness of sound. — "She turned down the volume so her neighbors wouldn't complain."

Synonyms of volume

Words with a similar meaning to volume:

• amount
• quantity
• capacity
• bulk

Antonyms of volume

Words with the opposite meaning to volume:

• area
• length
• density

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