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amp

Pronunciation: [æmp]

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Learn how to use amp in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “music/electronics”

(noun) a short form of amplifier, which is a device that makes sounds louder. Musicians often use amps to increase the volume of their instruments.

Example

The guitarist turned up the amp to make the music sound louder.

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He forgot to plug in the amp, so the music was too quiet to hear.

Example

Did you see where I left my amp?

Context: “increase or enhance”

(verb) to increase something, like energy or excitement. If you amp something up, you make it more intense or exciting.

Example

The coach tried to amp up the team's energy before the game.

Example

She didn’t want to amp up the situation any further, so she stayed quiet.

Example

How can we amp up the fun for the party?

How to pronounce amp

Pronunciation: [æmp]

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