Amplifier

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪər/

Definitions of amplifier

noun a device or component that increases the power or amplitude of a signal

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new amplifier for my guitar.

A2 The amplifier made the music sound louder.

B1 The amplifier was used to boost the signal strength.

B2 The amplifier improved the sound quality of the audio system.

C1 The amplifier's power output was adjustable for different settings.

C2 The amplifier's built-in equalizer allowed for precise control over the sound.

Examples of amplifier in a Sentence

formal The amplifier is a crucial component in the audio system, responsible for boosting the signal strength.

informal I just got a new amplifier for my guitar, it's going to make my music sound so much better.

slang Dude, that new amp is sick! It's gonna make your guitar shred even harder.

figurative Her infectious laughter acted as an amplifier, spreading joy to everyone around her.

Grammatical Forms of amplifier

past tense

amplified

plural

amplifiers

comparative

more amplified

superlative

most amplified

present tense

amplifies

future tense

will amplify

perfect tense

has amplified

continuous tense

is amplifying

singular

amplifier

positive degree

amplifier

infinitive

to amplify

gerund

amplifying

participle

amplifying

Origin and Evolution of amplifier

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'amplifier' originated from the Latin word 'amplificare', which means 'to enlarge' or 'to increase'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of enlarging or increasing something, the word 'amplifier' evolved to refer specifically to a device that increases the amplitude of a signal in electronics.