Amp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæmp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Amp is a noun meaning (countable) Clipping of ampere.
Meaning
(countable) Clipping of ampere.
More Meanings
- (countable) Clipping of amplifier.
- (countable) Clipping of ampoule.
- (countable) Clipping of amputee.
- (uncountable) Clipping of amphetamine.
- (uncountable) Clipping of ampicillin.
- (countable) Clipping of ampersand.
- To amplify.
Example Sentences
He asked the disk jockey to amp it up.
2014, Andy Paul, Amp Up Your Sales, AMACOM Books
Well you're very amped up today, what's got you so excited?
In the distance, the music thumped, amping the crowd higher.
Word Forms
- amps
- amping
- amped
Synonyms for amp
Depending on context, synonyms include ampere.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ampere, amplifier, amplification, section, separatory, bulb.
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