B2noun 1K

Volume

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/

Meaning of Volume

the amount of space that an object or a substance fills; the amount of space that a container has

In simple words: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

Volume in a sentence

• The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
• I need to increase the volume on the television to hear it better.
• The volume of water in the reservoir has decreased significantly due to the drought.
• She turned down the volume because it was too loud for her ears.
• The volume of air in the balloon increased as I blew into it.
• We measured the volume of the liquid using a graduated cylinder.
• The volume of this music track is perfect for a party atmosphere.
• He read an entire volume of Shakespeare's works during the summer break.

How to use Volume

Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a big 'voluminous' balloon filled with air — it takes up a lot of space.

Related words

Collocations with Volume

• total
• interior
• internal
• calculate
• measure
• by volume
• in volume
• sheer
• considerable
• enormous
• increase
• decrease
• reduce
• double
• grow
• increase
• high
• loud
• full
• increase
• turn up
• decrease
• control
• dial
• knob
• at… volume
• volume on
• bound
• leather-bound
• companion
• series
• edit
• illustrate
• publish
• in a/​the volume
• volume of
• volume on
• run to five, several, etc. volumes
• bound
• leather-bound
• companion
• series
• edit
• illustrate
• publish
• in a/​the volume
• volume of
• volume on
• run to five, several, etc. volumes

Synonyms for Volume

• capacity
• loudness
• size

Opposites of Volume

• silence
• quiet
• smallness

Common mistakes with Volume

• Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general.
• Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form.
• Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.

Frequently asked questions about Volume

What does Volume mean?

The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

What is the definition of Volume?

the amount of space that an object or a substance fills; the amount of space that a container has

How do you use Volume in a sentence?

The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.

Can you give another example of Volume?

I need to increase the volume on the television to hear it better.

What are synonyms for Volume?

Common alternatives include capacity, loudness, size.

What is the opposite of Volume?

Opposite meanings include silence, quiet, smallness.

What words go with Volume?

It commonly pairs with total, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes.

What are common mistakes when using Volume?

Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general. Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form. Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.

How do you pronounce Volume?

US: /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/, UK: /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Volume?

Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

What CEFR level is Volume?

"Volume" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.