Ample
/ˈæmpl/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
Question
Definitions
1
Sufficient or more than sufficient in size, amount, or extent.
/ˈæmpl/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
More than enough; plentiful.
There was ample evidence to support the theory.
💡 Simply: Having enough or more than enough.
More Examples
2
She had ample opportunity to succeed.
How It's Used
General
"We have ample time to complete the project."
Culinary
"The recipe calls for ample amounts of butter."
From Middle English *ample, from Old French ample, from Latin amplus "large, spacious".
The word 'ample' has been used in English since the 14th century, maintaining a consistent meaning of abundance.
Memory tip
Think of 'ample' as 'amplified' in size or quantity.
Practice
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