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adjective
- 1. enough or more than enough; plentiful: "there is ample time for discussion" Similar Opposite
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AMPLE definition: 1. more than enough: 2. If the shape of someone's body or a part of their body is ample, it is…. Learn more.
The meaning of AMPLE is generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity. How to use ample in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ample.
adjective. , am·pler, am·plest. fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough: ample time to finish. an ample supply of water; ample time to finish. of sufficient or abundant measure; liberal; copious: an ample reward. Synonyms: plenteous, lavish, free, generous. Antonyms: meager, scanty.
If there is an ample amount of something, there is enough of it and usually some extra. There'll be ample opportunity to relax, swim and soak up some sun. The design of the ground floor created ample space for a good-sized kitchen. Synonyms: plenty of, great, rich, liberal More Synonyms of ample.
enough, or more than enough, or ( esp. of body size) large: There will be ample opportunity for everyone here to speak.
Ample describes an abundance of something. An ample supply of apple muffins at the bake sale is a good thing, as is ample legroom in your new van — but if the vet notices your dog's ample waistline, you might have to put Fido on a diet. Like amplify (crank up the volume), ample is from the Latin word amplus, meaning "large or spacious."
1. Of large or great size, amount, extent, or capacity: an ample living room. See Synonyms at spacious. 2. Fully sufficient to meet a need or purpose: had ample food for the party; was given ample time to decide. See Synonyms at plentiful. 3. Plump or bulky: "Her ample body was not the desired shape in a culture of thinness" (Pamela E. Klassen).
