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ramble

verb · noun

Simple meaning

Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment.

Pronunciation

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rambuhl

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɹæmbəl

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Definition

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verb

  1. Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

  2. To move about aimlessly, or on a winding course.

  3. often with onaboutor both

    To talk or write incessantly, unclearly, or incoherently, with many digressions.

  4. To lead the life of a vagabond or itinerant; to move about with no fixed place of address.

  5. To follow a winding path or course.

  6. To walk for pleasure; to amble or saunter.

noun

  1. A rambling; an instance of someone talking at length without direction.

  2. A leisurely stroll; a recreational walk in the countryside.

  3. A section of woodland suitable for leisurely walking.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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This meaning: Move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Used this way, ramble is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in business or professional contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Business/professional

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More ways to use ramble

  • “This novel rambles on and jogs.”verb

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • ramblernounInflected form

    A person who takes long walks in the country.

Compound terms

Established multiword terms.

  • ramble onverbCompound term

    Continue talking or writing in a desultory manner.

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Synonyms

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