Word
amplified
Phoneticsam·pli·fied, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪd/
UK/ˈæmplɪfˌaɪd/
Definition
adj. made louder, stronger, or more noticeable. You use this when a sound, signal, or feeling is increased in size or power.
adj. increased in volume, intensity, or significance; made more noticeable or powerful. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'seem' or 'feel'.
Examples
“The music was amplified by the large speakers.”
“The microphone amplified his quiet voice so everyone in the hall could hear him clearly.”
“Social media often amplifies minor disagreements into major public debates, distorting the original context of the conversation.”
Examples
simple
“The music was amplified by the large speakers.”
contextual
“The microphone amplified his quiet voice so everyone in the hall could hear him clearly.”
complex
“Social media often amplifies minor disagreements into major public debates, distorting the original context of the conversation.”
Usage
The adjective is typically used predicatively (e.g. 'the signal was amplified') rather than attributively.
Real-World Examples
“They’re inspired by the statues you see around Edinburgh, their vileness amplified to better reflect the kinds of men we publicly memorialise.” “The chants of “Bruno, Bruno” only amplified when he sprayed a crossfield pass perfectly into the path of Noni Madueke and City will have been relieved to see the back of him at half-time.” “This challenge is amplified for weak tornadoes embedded within midlatitude westerly flows, which often hide in plain sight with faint signals.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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