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Volumes Meaning in English

word · lemma: volume

ˈvɑɫjumz
VAHL-yoomz
vˈɒljuːmz
VOL-yoomz

Definición

Plural of 'volume'. Refers to physical books in a series, the amount of space something occupies, or the level of sound.

Uso & Matices

Most common for books in series ('two volumes of an encyclopedia'), quantities of space ('large volumes of water'), or sound ('the radio volumes'). Context is key to meaning. Not used for 'amount' except in formal or technical speech.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

She owns all ten volumes of the encyclopedia.

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Large volumes of water flooded the street.

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The teacher lowered the volumes on all speakers.

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All the Harry Potter volumes lined her bookshelf.

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Factories produce massive volumes of waste every day.

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Turn down the volumes a bit—it's too loud in here!

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