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- [am-boh]
- /ˈæm boʊ/
- /ˈambəʊ/
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- [am-boh]
- /ˈæm boʊ/
Definitions of ambo word
- noun ambo either of two raised pulpits from which the gospels and epistles were read in early Christian churches 3
- noun ambo an ambulance driver 3
- noun ambo an ambulance 3
- noun ambo a pulpit or raised reading stand in early Christian churches 3
- noun plural ambo (in an early Christian church) a raised desk, or either of two such desks, from which the Gospels or Epistles were read or chanted. 1
- noun ambo (in an early Christian church) an oblong pulpit with steps at each end. 1
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Origin of ambo
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Medieval Latin ambō(n) < Greek ámbōn edge, rim, pulpit
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Parts of speech for Ambo
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ambo popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ambo usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ambo
noun ambo
- pulpit — a platform or raised structure in a church, from which the sermon is delivered or the service is conducted.
- rostrum — any platform, stage, or the like, for public speaking.
- platform — a horizontal surface or structure with a horizontal surface raised above the level of the surrounding area.
- support — to bear or hold up (a load, mass, structure, part, etc.); serve as a foundation for.
- stand — (of a person) to be in an upright position on the feet.
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