Volume Definition

volume
noun
  1. the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; "the gas expanded to twice its original volume"
  2. the property of something that is great in magnitude; "it is cheaper to buy it in bulk"; "he received a mass of correspondence"; "the volume of exports"
  3. physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together; "he used a large book as a doorstop"
  4. a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications; "the third volume was missing"; "he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review"
  5. a relative amount; "mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water"
  6. the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction); "the kids played their music at full volume"

"Volume" in song lyrics

See how volume is used in real songs:

  • "Codename Scorpion, the first volume"
    (Abstract Rude f/) Prevail w/ Mad Child — Rifle Association
  • "So I lit another fow one.. turned up the volume"
    Dre Dog — Powda 4 the Hoes
  • "I'm knockin you out like I was a volume"
    Breeze — Goin' Through a Phase

Usage tips for "volume"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "volume" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for volume to find words that pair well.

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