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am·ple (am′pəl)

adjective ampler -·pler (-plər), amplest -·plest (-pləst)

  1. large in size, extent, scope, etc.; spacious; roomy
  2. more than enough; abundant
  3. enough to fulfill the needs or purpose; adequate

Etymology: ME & OFr < L amplus, prob. < *amlos < IE base *am-, to contain

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ample Synonyms

ample

modif.

  1. Enough or more than enough

    sufficient, adequate, abundant, plentiful; see enough 1, plentiful 2.

  2. Large in size or scope

    spacious, roomy, extensive; see broad 1, large 1. See syn. study atplentiful.


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ample Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • parking: We have ample on site parking at the rear of the Hotel, approached from Mill Street.

Modifies a noun

  • parking: Outside: Ample parking for two or three cars.

Modifying Another Word

  • usually: No parking in the drive but usually ample in the road.

Preposition: off

  • parking: There is ample off road parking for all our guests in the drive.

Used with adjective complement

  • provide: The Workshops take place in a large Mongolian Yurt this provides ample working space for six people.

Preposition: for

  • purpose: This is ample for the purpose for which these backups are taken.
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-Dickinson, Emily Elizabeth

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