Synonyms for

Volts

Verb / vəʊlts / Another word for volts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Volts is a unit of measurement for electric potential or electromotive force.

Synonyms & similar words

volt v voltage EMF tension pressure electromotance

Common collocations

  • high voltage
  • low voltage
  • alternating current
  • direct current
  • electrical potential
  • measure voltage
  • voltage drop
  • voltage surge

Word family

noun volt
adjective volted

Usage note

Volts is the plural form of volt, the SI unit of electric potential. It is often used in phrases like 'high voltage' or 'low voltage'.

Example sentences

  1. The voltage in my house is too low.
  2. The voltage of a battery can be measured in volts.
  3. The electrician used a voltmeter to measure the voltage.
  4. The voltage of the power supply is 120 volts.
  5. The voltage in the circuit was too high and caused a short circuit.

Quotes

  • A man without ambition is like a battery without volts.
  • The volts are everywhere.
  • The volts are all around us.

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