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Definition
To talk or write for a long time in a confused or boring way, or to walk without a clear direction.
Usage & Nuances
'Ramble' is often used when someone talks on and on without getting to the point. It can also mean to wander without purpose, usually in nature. More negative when describing speech; more neutral or positive for walking.
Spanish: divagar - deambularPortuguese (BR): divagar - perambularPortuguese (PT): divagar - vaguearChinese (Simplified): 漫谈 - 漫步Chinese (Traditional): 漫談 - 漫步Hindi: बेतुकी बातें करना - बिना उद्देश्य घूमनाArabic: يَهْذي (كلام غير مركز) - يتجوّل بلا هدف
Example Sentences
He likes to ramble in the woods on weekends.
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Please don’t ramble during the meeting.
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She started to ramble and lost everyone’s attention.
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Sorry, I tend to ramble when I'm nervous.
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Our hike turned into a long ramble across the fields.
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He tends to ramble on if you don't interrupt him.
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