Ample
/ˈæmpl/
adjectiveBeginner📊CommonQuantity
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Definitions
1
Sufficient or more than sufficient in size, amount, or extent.
/ˈæmpl/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
Quantity
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."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
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.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"large, spacious"
ample opportunityample evidenceample spaceample resources
Common misspellings
ampelampple
Practice
Usage
30%Spoken
70%Written