amble

/'æmbl/
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amble

He took a leisurely amble through the park.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To walk at a slow, relaxed pace, especially for pleasure.
    • To move easily and without haste.

  2. Noun:

    • A slow, leisurely walk.
    • An easy, unhurried gait.
Usage and Examples

  • Verb:

    • We decided to amble along the beach at sunset.
    • He ambled through the park, enjoying the fresh air.

  • Noun:

    • We went for a pleasant amble through the countryside.
    • His walk was more of a slow amble than a purposeful stride.
Advanced Usage
  • "to amble along/through/around": This structure is commonly used to describe the relaxed act of walking in a specific area.
    • They spent the afternoon ambling around the old town.
  • The word often implies a sense of leisure, enjoyment, and lack of a specific destination or urgency.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ambling (adj/gerund): Used to describe the manner of walking or the act itself.
    • We kept up an ambling pace.
    • His ambling was slowing everyone down.
  • Amblers (n, plural): People who amble.
    • The path was popular with amblers and dog walkers.
Synonyms
  • Stroll: To walk in a leisurely way.
  • Saunter: To walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often confidently.
  • Wander: To walk without a fixed course.
  • Meander: To follow a winding and turning course.
Antonyms
  • March: To walk with regular, measured steps.
  • Strive: To make great efforts.
  • Hurry: To move or act with haste.
  • Rush: To move with urgent speed.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • At an amble: Moving at a slow, easy pace.
    • The horse moved at an amble down the lane.
  • While not a phrasal verb, the verb "amble" is frequently paired with prepositions like , , , and to form common descriptive phrases.
amble

He took a leisurely amble through the park.

Noun
  1. a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
Verb
  1. walk leisurely

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