ambling
Meanings
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verb
Walking in a slow, leisurely, and aimless manner.
- "He was ambling along the beach, lost in thought."
- "The old man was ambling through the park, enjoying the sunshine."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms
saunter
Rhymes
Words rhyming with amblingtumbling , rumbling , stumbling , grumbling
Variants
List of all variants of ambling that leads to same resultamble , ambled , ambler , amblers , ambles , ambling
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'to wander' or 'to rove'. Derived from the Old English word 'ambian', which meant 'to go about' or 'to move around'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'amble' is often used to describe the gait of horses or other animals.
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In the 19th century, 'ambling' was a popular form of transportation for long distances, especially in rural areas.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
strolling: A synonym for 'ambling', meaning to walk slowly and leisurely.
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saunter: A synonym for 'ambling', meaning to walk at a leisurely pace, often with no particular destination in mind.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'ambling' is often used to describe a leisurely or aimless journey, such as in J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', where Frodo and Sam are described as ambling along the Roads of the Dead.
How to Memorize "ambling"
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visualize
- Visualize someone walking slowly and aimlessly, with no particular destination in mind.
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associate
- Associate the word 'ambling' with the image of a leisurely walk in the countryside or by the beach.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Amble means aimless meander' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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