# amplified

/ˈæmpɫəˌfaɪd/ (US) · /ˈæmplɪfˌaɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/amplified
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

made louder, stronger, or more noticeable. You use this when a sound, signal, or feeling is increased in size or power.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- The adjective is typically used predicatively (e.g. 'the signal was amplified') rather than attributively.

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