volume
Meaning
The term "volume" refers to the amount of space that an object occupies or the degree of loudness in sound, depending on the context.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "volume" with "amount," as "volume" specifically relates to three-dimensional space.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
sat
at
the
small
kitchen
table
with
her
laptop
and
books
,
trying
to
concentrate
on
an
important
essay
.
Her
roommate
has
been
listening
to
music
in
the
living
room
,
and
the
high
volume
has
been
making
it
hard
for
Anna
to
focus
.
She
moved
to
the
balcony
for
a
while
and
put
on
headphones
because
she
needed
a
quieter
place
to
finish
her
work
.
After
thirty
minutes
she
went
back
inside
and
politely
asked
him
to
lower
the
volume
,
and
he
agreed
quickly
.
With
the
music
softer
,
Anna
could
finish
the
essay
without
interruptions
and
felt
relieved
.
Common Phrases
volume control
volume of a container
large volume
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