Amp Definition

ămp
amps
noun
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An ampere.
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Webster's New World
An amplifier, especially one used to amplify music.
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Webster's New World
A mononucleotide, C10 H14 N5 O7 P, found in animal cells and reversibly convertible to ADP and ATP; adenosine monophosphate.
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verb
To amplify.
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To increase, augment, enhance, or intensify.
Webster's New World
To stimulate or excite. Often used with up .
Was amped up on coffee.
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To excite or arouse.
Webster's New World
To modify (something) so as to increase its capacity to perform or satisfy.
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abbreviation
Amperage.
Webster's New World
Ampere(s)
Webster's New World
Adenosine monophosphate.
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Other Word Forms of Amp

Noun

Singular:
amp
Plural:
AMPS

Origin of Amp

  • a(denosine) m(ono)p(hosphate)

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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