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Amp (noun) means Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal. Example: “He plugged his guitar into a new amp before the show.”
noun
1
Short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
"He plugged his guitar into a new amp before the show."
"The amp crackled loudly until we replaced the old lead."
"If you turn the amp up any higher, the neighbours will complain."
verb
1
To increase the intensity, energy, or excitement of something.
"The crowd was amped up before kickoff."
"A strong cup of coffee can amp you up before a long meeting."
"The DJ amped the energy in the room with one last song."
How to use amp
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short word for amplifier, or, as a verb, to hype something up or increase its energy.
Common pairings
amp up
guitar amp
feeling amped
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- amps
- Past tense
- amped
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What does “amp” mean?
The word “amp” means short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal. In plain terms, a short word for amplifier, or, as a verb, to hype something up or increase its energy.
How do you pronounce “amp”?
“Amp” is pronounced AMP (/ˈeə̯mp/ in IPA).
How do you use “amp” in a sentence?
Here is “amp” used in a sentence: “He plugged his guitar into a new amp before the show.”
What part of speech is “amp”?
Depending on how it is used, “amp” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “amp” a common word?
“Amp” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “amp” have?
“Amp” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: short for amplifier: a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal.
What is the difference between "amp" meaning amplifier and "amp" meaning ampere?
"Amp" as a noun most commonly refers to an amplifier, a device that increases the volume or strength of an electronic signal. In electrical contexts, "amp" is also an informal short form of "ampere," the unit of electric current, so the meaning depends on context.
Is "amp" formal or informal English?
"Amp" is informal in both its noun sense, as a short form of "amplifier," and its verb sense, meaning to increase intensity or energy. Formal writing would generally use "amplifier" in full.
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