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Amble

verb, noun

Amble means to walk slowly and easily.

5 letters 2 syllables

What does Amble mean?

Amble means to walk slowly and easily.

Dictionary definition

To walk slowly and calmly.

Example sentences

Amble in a sentence

easy

We ambled through the park.

medium

The tired hikers began to amble toward the cabin.

hard

The author used amble to show that the character was relaxed and in no hurry.

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Amble

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Synonyms

Words like Amble

strollUse for a slow, relaxed walk.
wanderUse for walking without a strict direction.
Antonyms

Opposite words

rushUse when moving quickly.
sprintUse when running very fast.
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Word family

Amble word family

Base word

amble

verb

ambled

Walked slowly and calmly in the past.

verb

ambling

Walking slowly and calmly now.

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