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Definitions: Amble |
AmbleNoun1. A leisurely walk (usually in some public place). Verb1. Walk leisurely. Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. |
Date "amble" was first used: sometime around 1300. (references) |
| Domain | Definitions |
Biology & Biotechnology | One of the gaits of a horse in which both legs on the same side are raised at the same time. Source: European Union. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted. | |||
| Entry | Source | Expression | Field |
AMBLE | English | Gait Assessment Manumitted from the Biomechanics Laboratory Environment | Medicine |
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |||
Synonyms: AmbleSynonyms: perambulation (n), promenade (n), ramble (n), saunter (n), stroll (n), mosey (v). (additional references) |
| Context | Synonyms within Context (source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus). |
Journey | Take horse, ride, drive, trot, amble, canter, prance, fisk, frisk, caracoler, caracole; gallop; (move quickly). |
Velocity | Verb: move quickly, trip, fisk; speed, hie, hasten, post, spank, scuttle; scud, scuddle; scour, scour the plain; scamper; run like mad, beat it; fly, race, run a race, cut away, shot, tear, whisk, zoom, swoosh, sweep, skim, brush; cut along, bowl along, barrel along, barrel; scorch, burn up the track; rush; (be violent); dash on, dash off, dash forward; bolt; trot, gallop, amble, troll, bound, flit, spring, dart, boom; march in quick time, march in double time; ride hard, get over the ground. |
| Source: adapted from Roget's Thesaurus. | |
Crosswords: Amble |
| English words defined with "amble": Ambled, Ambling, Aubin ♦ trammel. (references) |
| Etymologies containing "amble": Ambulate ♦ somnambulation. (references) |
| Non-English Usage: "Amble" is also a word in the following language with the English translation in parentheses. French (amble). |
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| "Amble" is generally used as a lexical verb (infinitive) -- approximately 40.00% of the time. "Amble" is used about 45 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted) |
| Parts of Speech | Percent | Usage per 100 Million Words | Rank in English |
| Lexical Verb (infinitive) | 40% | 18 | 82,615 |
| Noun (singular) | 40% | 18 | 82,615 |
| Lexical Verb (base form) | 20% | 9 | 117,287 |
| Total | 100.00% | 45 | N/A |
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.
| The following table summarizes the usage of "amble" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified. |
| Name | Usage/Gender | Usage per 100 million Persons | Rank in USA |
| Amble | Last name | 100 | 75,509 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits. | |||
| The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com. |
| Expression | Frequency per Day |
amble | 10 |
amble info northumberland uk | 2 |
amble northumberland | 2 |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
| Language | Translations for "amble"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Albanian | hap i qetë, ecje e shtruar, eci shtruar. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Arabic | مشى متمهلا, سير الهوينا (mosey, stomp). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bulgarian | спокойна разходка, раван (pace, single-foot), вървя раван (pace), вървя бавно (wear on), вървя полекичка, бавна разходка (saunter). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Czech | loudat se (dally, dawdle, dawdle about, dawdle over one's work, hang back, hang behind, lag, linger, loiter, saunter, trail, traipse), lehce kráèet, jet krokem (drive dead slow). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Danish | pasgang (to amble, to pace, US paces), gå i pasgang (to amble, to pace, US paces). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dutch | telgang, bijzondere draf (to amble, to pace, US paces). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Farsi | یورغه رفتن(اسب), یورغه , راهواربودن . (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Finnish | tasakäynti (tracking), töltti (to amble, to pace, US paces), peitsaus, peitsaaminen, passi (Passport). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
French | amble. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
German | schlendern (meander, roam, saunter, stroll, to amble, to saunter, to stroll, wander), Passgang. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greek | περιπατώ (ambulate, perambulate, promenade, promenaded, stroll, walk), πλαγιοδιποδισμός, ελαφρό βάδισμα (tripping), αργό βάδισμα. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hebrew | ללכת לאטו (mosey). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hungarian | poroszkálás (footpace, pace). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Indonesian | berjalan santai. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Italian | ambio. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Manx | mynneragh (pacing), keimeragh (ambling, step), keim (caste, degree, estate, grade, of high rank, pace, phase, pitch, position, shortcut, stage, standard, station, step, stile). (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pig Latin | ambleay andar a passo lento, passo da Islândia (to amble, to pace, US paces), esquipação. (various references) merge în buiestru (pace), cãlãri (gallop, horse, pace, ride), buiestru (ambling, pace). (various references) легкая походка, бежать иноходью, иноходь (rack). (various references) umeren kas, lak hod, kasati (trot), ići lagano. (various references) ambladura. (various references) passgång, lunka (jog, jog along, jog on, plod, tramp, trot, trudge). (various references) yavaş yavaş dolaşmak, yavaş yavaş dolaşma, sallana sallana yürümek (potter along), sallana sallana yürüme, rahvan koşmak, rahvan koşma. (various references) їхати верхи на іноходці, іти легко, інохідь (racking pace), легка хода, бігти інохіддю, дріботіти. (various references) sự đi nước kiệu, nước kiệu dáng đi nhẹ nh ng thong thả. (various references) rhygyngu (caper, mince), rhygyng. (various references) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Language | Period | Translations |
| Latin | 500 BCE-Modern | ambulare, spatior. (various references) |
| Old French | 900-1400 | ambler. (various references) |
| Source: compiled by the editor from various references. | ||
Derivations | |
Words beginning with "amble": ambled, ambler, amblers, ambles. (additional references) | |
Words ending with "amble": bramble, descramble, gamble, preamble, ramble, scramble, shamble, unscramble, wamble. (additional references) | |
Words containing "amble": brambled, brambles, descrambled, descrambler, descramblers, descrambles, gambled, gambler, gamblers, gambles, preambles, rambled, rambler, ramblers, rambles, scrambled, scrambler, scramblers, scrambles, shambled, shambles, unscrambled, unscrambler, unscramblers, unscrambles, wambled, wambles. (additional references) | |
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"Amble" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: aable, Ablex, ablo, aemula, Akbel, amabile, amable, Amala, Amalek, Ambala, amblet, ambre, amele, amibe, amible, amlee, amulree, anble, Arbel, Aumale, embel, embla, mabalub, mabel, mable, Mably, mauble, mayble, Ombla, tamble, umble. (additional references) | |
| Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references). | |
| # of Phoneme Matches | Pronunciation | Word(s) rhyming with "amble" (pronounced a"mbul) |
| 5 | a" m b u l | bramble, gamble, preamble, ramble, scramble, shamble, unscramble. |
| 4 | -m b u l | assemble, Bumble, crumble, cymbal, disassemble, dissemble, ensemble, fumble, grumble, humble, jumble, mumble, nimble, reassemble, resemble, rumble, stumble, symbol, thimble, tremble, tumble, umbel, wamble. |
| 3 | -b u l | able, abominable, acceptable, accessible, accountable, achievable, actionable, adaptable, addressable, adjustable, admirable, admissible, adoptable, adorable, advisable, affable, affordable, agreeable, allowable, amenable, amendable, amiable, amicable, analyzable, answerable, appealable, applicable, appreciable, approachable, approvable, arable, arguable, attainable, attributable, audible, available, avoidable, babble, Babel, bankable, bauble, bearable, believable, bible, billable, biodegradable, breakable, bubble, buildable, burnable, cable, callable, cannibal, capable, changeable, chargeable, charitable, classifiable, cobble, coble, collapsible, collectible, Combinable, comfortable, commendable, communicable, comparable, compatible, compensable, comprehensible, conceivable, confirmable, considerable, constable, consumable, contemptible, contestable, controllable, convertible, copyrightable, corbel, countable, credible, creditable, crucible, culpable, curable, dabble, debatable, deductible, defensible, definable, degradable, delectable, deliverable, demonstrable, dependable, deplorable, deployable, depreciable, describable, desirable, despicable, detachable, detectable, determinable, developable, Dibble, digestible, disable, disagreeable, discernible, discountable, discoverable, dishonorable, dispensable, disposable, disreputable, distinguishable, divisible, doable, double, Drabble, dribble, drinkable, drivable, durable, eatable, edible, electable, eligible, Embraceable, employable, enable, enfeeble, enforceable, enjoyable, ennoble, enviable, equable, equitable, erasable, erodible, estimable, exchangeable, excitable, excludable, excusable, execrable, exercisable, expandable, expendable, explainable, exportable, extendable, extendible, fable, fallible, fashionable, fathomable, favorable, feasible, feeble, fissionable, fixable, flammable, flexible, foible, forcible, foreseeable, forfeitable, forgettable, forgivable, formidable, fungible, fusible, gable, Garble, global, gobble, Gribble, gullible, habitable, hardscrabble, harvestable, herbal, heritable, hobble, hon, honorable, horrible, hospitable, identifiable, ignoble, illegible, imaginable, imitable, immeasurable, immiscible, immobile, immovable, immutable, impassable, impeachable, impeccable, impenetrable, imperceptible, impermissible, implacable, implantable, implausible, imponderable, impossible, impracticable, impregnable, impressionable, improbable, inaccessible, inadmissible, inadvisable, inalienable, inapplicable, inaudible, incalculable, incapable, incomparable, incompatible, incomprehensible, incompressible, inconceivable, incontrovertible, incorrigible, incredible, incurable, indefatigable, indefensible, indefinable, indelible, indescribable, indestructible, indispensable, indisputable, indistinguishable, indivisible, indomitable, inedible, ineffable, ineligible, inequitable, inescapable, inevitable, inexcusable, inexhaustible, inexorable, inexplicable, infallible, infeasible, inflammable, inflatable, inflexible, inheritable, inhospitable, inimitable, injectable, innumerable, inoperable, insatiable, inscrutable, inseparable, insoluble, insufferable, insupportable, insurmountable, intangible, intelligible, interchangeable, interminable, interruptible, intertribal, intolerable, intractable, invaluable, investable, invincible, inviolable, invisible, invulnerable, irascible, irreconcilable, irrefutable, irremediable, irreparable, irreplaceable, irrepressible, irresistible, irresponsible, irreversible, irrevocable, irritable, issuable, justifiable, kibble, knowledgeable, label, lamentable, laudable, laughable, leasable, legible, liable, libel, likable, likeable, livable, lovable, malleable, manageable, mandible, maneuverable, marble, marketable, measurable, memorable, microwavable, miscible, miserable, mislabel, mobile, moldable, movable, navigable, negligible, negotiable, nibble, noble, noncallable, nonconvertible, nondeductible, nondurable, nonrefundable, nonrenewable, nontaxable, nontransferable, nonverbal, notable, noticeable, objectionable, observable, obtainable, operable, ostensible, palatable, palpable, parable, passable, patentable, payable, peaceable, pebble, perceptible, perishable, permeable, permissible, personable, persuadable, pitiable, plausible, pleasurable, pliable, portable, possible, potable, practicable, predictable, preferable, presentable, preventable, printable, probable, profitable, programmable, prosecutable, provable, psychobabble, punishable, questionable, quibble, quotable, rabble, reachable, readable, realizable, reasonable, rebel, receivable, rechargeable, recognizable, recordable, recoverable, recyclable, redeemable, redouble, redoubtable, reducible, refundable, regrettable, relabel, reliable, remarkable, removable, renewable, rentable, repairable, repayable, repeatable, replaceable, reportable, reprehensible, reputable, resealable, resettable, respectable, responsible, retractable, returnable, reusable, reversible, revocable, ridable, Roble, rouble, roundtable, rubble, Ruble, sable, salable, saleable, salvageable, Scrabble, scribble, seasonable, sensible, serviceable, Sibyl, sizable, sizeable, sociable, soluble, solvable, spendable, squabble, Stabile, stable, stubble, submersible, suggestible, suitable, supportable, survivable, susceptible, sustainable, syllable, table, talkable, tangible, taxable, teachable, tenable, terrible, timetable, tolerable, traceable, tractable, tradable, tradeable, trainable, transferable, transferrable, transmittable, transportable, treatable, treble, tribal, trouble, tubal, tunable, turntable, typeable, unable, unacceptable, unaccountable, unaffordable, unalienable, unalterable, unanswerable, unassailable, unattainable, unavailable, unavoidable, unbearable, unbeatable, unbelievable, unbuildable, uncollectible, uncomfortable, unconscionable, uncontrollable, undeniable, understandable, undesirable, undetectable, unelectable, unemployable, unenforceable, unenviable, unexplainable, unfashionable, unfathomable, unfavorable, unfeasible, unflappable, unforeseeable, unforgettable, unforgivable, ungovernable, unimaginable, unimpeachable, uninhabitable, uninsurable, unintelligible, unjustifiable, unknowable, unlivable, unmanageable, unmentionable, unmistakable, unobtainable, unpalatable, unpredictable, unprintable, unprofitable, unquestionable, unreachable, unreadable, unreasonable, unrecognizable, unreliable, unremarkable, unsalable, unserviceable, unshakable, unsinkable, unsolvable, unspeakable, unstable, unstoppable, unsuitable, unsupportable, unsustainable, untenable, unthinkable, untouchable, untraceable, unusable, unverifiable, unwinnable, unworkable, usable, valuable, variable, vegetable, venerable, verbal, verifiable, veritable, viable, visible, voluble, vulnerable, washable, wearable, winnable, wobble, workable. |
Source: compiled by the editor (additional references); see credits. | ||
Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams | |
Direct Anagrams: blame. | |
| Words within the letters "a-b-e-l-m" | |
-1 letter: able, alme, bale, balm, beam, bema, blae, blam, lamb, lame, mabe, male, meal. | |
-2 letters: alb, ale, bal, bam, bel, elm, lab, lam, lea, mae, mel. | |
-3 letters: ab, ae, al, am, ba, be, el, em, la, ma, me. | |
| Words containing the letters "a-b-e-l-m" | |
+1 letter: ambled, ambler, ambles, becalm, bedlam, beldam, blamed, blamer, blames, embalm, flambe, gamble, lambed, lamber, lambie, marble, ramble, wamble. | |
+2 letters: albumen, alembic, amblers, amiable, balmier, beamily, becalms, bedlamp, bedlams, beldame, beldams, bellman, bimetal, blamers, bramble, cembali, cembalo, clamber, embalms, emblaze, flambee, flambes, gambled, gambler, gambles, gambrel, imblaze, lambent, lambers, lambert, lambier, lambies, limbate, makable, marbled, marbler, marbles, minable, mixable, movable, mutable, namable, rambled, rambler, rambles, shamble, tamable, timbale, wambled, wambles. | |
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Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)41 6D 62 6C 65 |
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Morse Code (1836) (references).- -- -... .-.. . |
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01000001 01101101 01100010 01101100 01100101 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)A m b l e |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0041 006D 0062 006C 0065 |
| British Sign Language (Fingerspelling, BSL; 1992, British Deaf Association Dictionary of British Sign Language) (references)
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Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)3579687871 |
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