Volume Meaning and Definition
Volume
Pronunciation
/ˈvoʊljuːm/
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A quantity or amount of something, especially a large amount of liquid, air, or sound.
Examples
- The volume of the music was turned up too high.
- We need to increase the volume of the gas to power the engine.
Synonyms
- Amount
- Quantity
- Capacity
Antonyms
- Void
- Vacuum
Etymology
The word “Volume” comes from the Latin words “volumen,” meaning “coil” or “roll” of papyrus, and “volumen,” meaning “amount” or “quantity.”
Usage Notes
Volume is often used in physics to measure the amount of a substance, such as air or liquid, and in music to refer to the loudness or softness of sound.
Cultural References
The term “Volume” has been featured in various films, literature, and music, including in the song “Volume” by the band R.E.M.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
- “Turn up the volume” – to increase the loudness of something, such as music or a speaker.
- “Measure in volume” – to measure the amount of something, such as a liquid or gas.
Related Words or Phrases
- Amount
- Quantity
- Capacity
- Measure
Collocations
- “Volume of liquid”
- “Volume of air”
- “Volume of gas”
- “Volume of music”
Frequency of Use
Volume is a commonly used term in everyday language, with a frequency of use estimated to be around 1.4% in English language.
Common Misspellings
- Volim
- Volumee
- Volme