Amble — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈam-bəl/ am·ble

Meaning & Definition of Amble

Amble (verb)

  1. to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter

Amble (noun)

  1. an easy gait of a horse in which the legs on the same side of the body move together
  2. rack
  3. an easy gait

Amble (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure

    "we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive"

    similar: constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander
    related: parade, paseo, promenade, expedition, hike, march, peregrination, traipse, tramp, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, pilgrimage, progress, safari

Amble (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park"

    similar: hike, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Amble

The most common words with a similar meaning to Amble:

constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander, hike, perambulate, tramp, tromp

Related Words for Amble

parade, paseo, promenade, expedition, march, peregrination, traipse, travel, traversal, traverse, trek, trip, walkabout, excursion, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sashay, spin, tour, pilgrimage, progress, safari, roam, rove, peregrinate, power walk

Word Forms of Amble

Inflections: ambled, ambling

Derived words: ambler (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Amble

Middle English amblen "(of a horse) to go at an amble, go at an easy gait," borrowed from Anglo-French ambler, aumbler (in present participle amblant) (continental Old French anbler), going back to Latin ambulāre "to go on foot, walk, walk for pleasure or health, travel," from amb- "around, about" + -ulāre, probably going back to a verb base *al-, going back to Indo-European *h2elh2- "wander," whence also Umbrian amboltu "(s/he) must go around," Greek aláomai, alâsthai "to wander, roam," Latvian aluôt "to go astray" ambient:1

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Amble

Frequently Asked Questions about Amble

What does "Amble" mean?

"Amble" means to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go at or as if at an easy gait, saunter. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Amble"?

Other words for "Amble" include constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn and walk. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Amble" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Amble"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Amble". Common alternatives include constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, walk, wander and hike.

How do you use "Amble" in a sentence?

Examples of "Amble" in a sentence: "we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive"; "the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park".

Is "Amble" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Amble" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Amble" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Amble" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Amble"?

"Amble" is pronounced /ˈam-bəl/ and divided into syllables as am·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Amble"?

"Amble" comes from Middle English amblen "(of a horse) to go at an amble, go at an easy gait," borrowed from Anglo-French ambler, aumbler (in present participle amblant) (continental Old French anbler), going back to Latin ambulāre "to go on foot, walk, walk for pleasure or health, travel," from amb- "around, about" + -ulāre, probably going back to a verb base *al-, going back to Indo-European *h2elh2- "wander," whence also Umbrian amboltu "(s/he) must go around," Greek aláomai, alâsthai "to wander, roam," Latvian aluôt "to go astray" ambient:1. First known use: 14th century.