Amble

Pronunciation: /ˈæmbəl/

Definitions of amble

verb to walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace

Example Sentences

A1 I like to amble through the park on sunny days.

A2 The old man ambled slowly down the street with his cane.

B1 We decided to amble along the beach and enjoy the sunset.

B2 The tourists ambled through the historic city center, taking in the sights.

C1 After dinner, we would often amble around the neighborhood to relax.

C2 The couple ambled hand in hand along the picturesque trail, enjoying the scenery.

Examples of amble in a Sentence

formal The couple decided to amble through the park to enjoy the beautiful weather.

informal Let's just amble around the neighborhood and see where we end up.

slang I love to amble along the beach and collect seashells.

figurative Her thoughts seemed to amble aimlessly, never settling on one idea for long.

Grammatical Forms of amble

• past tense: ambled
• plural: ambles
• comparative: more ambly
• superlative: most ambly
• present tense: amble
• future tense: will amble
• perfect tense: has ambled
• continuous tense: is ambling
• singular: amble
• positive degree: amble
• infinitive: to amble
• gerund: ambling
• participle: ambled

Origin and Evolution of amble

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'amble' originated from the Old French word 'ambler' which meant 'to walk or move at a slow, easy pace'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'amble' has retained its original meaning of a leisurely walk, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe a relaxed or unhurried manner of doing something.