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- pronunciation:
- val
yum
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
The volume of something is the amount of space inside it, or the amount of space it uses.
This bottle looks bigger than that one, but the volume is the same. They both can hold sixteen ounces.Cups and tablespoons are measures of volume.- synonyms:
- capacity
- similar words:
- dimensions, magnitude, mass, measure, measurements, size
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| definition 2: |
The volume of something is the amount or quantity of something.
The volume of business increases during the holidays.- synonyms:
- amount, quantity
- similar words:
- number, sum, total
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| definition 3: |
The volume on a radio is the amount of sound that is coming from the radio.
My grandmother said the volume on the TV was too high, so I turned it down.- synonyms:
- loudness
- similar words:
- sound
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| definition 4: |
One of the books in a series or set of books is called a "volume."
This is the third volume in this popular fiction series. Altogether, there are eight volumes. |
| definition 5: |
"Volume" is another word for "book."
Our public library has thousands of volumes.- synonyms:
- book, publication
- similar words:
- journal
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| related words: |
amount, capacity, degree |
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