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amble

noun

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  1. a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure we had a lovely amble about the quaint village before continuing our drive Synonyms walk, constitutional, perambulation, ramble, range, saunter, stroll, turn, wanderRelated Words 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

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amble

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of amble

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure the couple enjoys ambling along the many footpaths that meander through the park Synonyms hike, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, trompRelated Words roam, rove, wander; peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk; march, promenade; power walk

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