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amps

Pronunciation: [æmps]

Word

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

Context: “electricity”

(noun) amps is short for amperes, which is a unit that measures how much electric current is flowing. It’s like a way to see how strong the electricity is in a wire.

Example

The battery provides 5 amps of power to the toy, making it work really well.

Example

The light bulb didn’t light up because it wasn't getting enough amps.

Example

How many amps does this device need to operate?

Context: “music”

(noun) amps can refer to amplifiers, which are devices that make music sounds louder. They're often used with electric guitars to make the music sound powerful.

Example

He turned up the amps to make the concert sound stronger.

Example

The sound was weak because the amps weren't plugged in properly.

Example

Do you have any amps for the band’s performance?

How to pronounce amps

Pronunciation: [æmps]

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