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amplifierAn electronic device that increases the strength or volume of sound, electrical signals, or other input

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: An electronic device that increases the strength or volume of sound, electrical signals, or other input

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪər/

Example Sentences

  • The rock band's amplifier was so loud that even the neighbors three blocks away started headbanging.
  • Please adjust the amplifier volume during the presentation.
  • The karaoke amplifier broke down right when I was about to sing my favorite song perfectly.

amplifier

NOUN

[/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪər/]

An electronic device that increases the strength or volume of sound, electrical signals, or other input

a young musician connects his electric guitar to a large black amplifier with multiple knobs and controls. He strums the guitar strings while adjusting the volume dial on the amplifier. The sound waves become visible as colorful ripples emanating from the amplifier's speaker, growing larger and more intense. The weak guitar signal transforms into powerful, booming sound that fills the entire room. Other customers in the store cover their ears and step back from the overwhelming volume. A store employee rushes over with a concerned expression on his face.  an electronic device increasing the strength and volume of the guitar's sound signal
💡 Concept

a young musician connects his electric guitar to a large black amplifier with multiple knobs and controls. He strums the guitar strings while adjusting the volume dial on the amplifier. The sound waves become visible as colorful ripples emanating from the amplifier's speaker, growing larger and more intense. The weak guitar signal transforms into powerful, booming sound that fills the entire room. Other customers in the store cover their ears and step back from the overwhelming volume. A store employee rushes over with a concerned expression on his face. an electronic device increasing the strength and volume of the guitar's sound signal

The amplifier makes each identifier a multiplier!
🎵 Rhyme

The amplifier makes each identifier a multiplier!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæmplɪˌfaɪə(r)/

🌳Etymology

Rootamplify
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

multipliersupplieridentifier
multiplier
supplier
identifier

🔗Collocations

guitar amplifier
power amplifier
audio amplifier
connect to amplifier
turn up the amplifier
amplifier settings

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The rock band's amplifier was so loud that even the neighbors three blocks away started headbanging.

Please adjust the amplifier volume during the presentation.

😄 Fun example

The karaoke amplifier broke down right when I was about to sing my favorite song perfectly.

The conference room needs a better amplifier for clear communication.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ampboosterenhancerintensifier

Antonyms

attenuatorsuppressordampener

Related

speakermicrophonevolumeaudiosound system

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