Amplifier Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪɝ

AM-ple-fy-er

UK

ˈæmplɪfˌaɪə

AM-pli-fy-uh

Definition

A device that increases the strength of audio or electronic signals so that the sound or output is louder or more powerful.

Usage & Nuances

'Amplifier' is most commonly used for audio equipment, such as guitars, speakers, or home stereos. Can also refer to electronic signal boosters in technical contexts. Not used for 'making things bigger' in a non-technical sense.

• Spanish: amplificador
• Portuguese (BR): amplificador
• Portuguese (PT): amplificador
• Chinese (Simplified): 放大器
• Chinese (Traditional): 放大器
• Hindi: एम्प्लीफायर
• Arabic: مُضَخِّم
• Bengali: অ্যাম্প্লিফায়ার - শব্দবর্ধক যন্ত্র
• Russian: усилитель
• Japanese: アンプ - 増幅器
• Vietnamese: bộ khuếch đại
• Korean: 앰프 - 증폭기
• Turkish: amfi - amplifikatör
• Urdu: ایمپلیفائر
• Indonesian: amplifier - penguat

Example Sentences

The amplifier makes the music louder.

basic

He bought a new amplifier for his electric guitar.

basic

Please turn off the amplifier when you leave.

basic

My speaker sounds weak without the amplifier.

natural

The band forgot their amplifier, so the show was pretty quiet.

natural

If you turn up the amplifier too much, you might get a lot of noise.

natural