ample Definition
am·ple (am′pəl)
adjective -·pler-plər, -·plest-pləst
- large in size, extent, scope, etc.; spacious; roomy
- more than enough; abundant
- enough to fulfill the needs or purpose; adequate
Etymology: ME & OFr < L amplus, prob. < *amlos < IE base *am-, to contain
ample Related Forms
am′·ple·ness noun
ample Synonyms
ample
modif.
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.
- seating: The glass table with 4 chairs plus 2 matching stools at the breakfast bar area provide ample seating.
- scope: The property offers ample scope to extend subject to planning permission.
- space: The ' U ' shaped main cabin has ample storage space with two large side lockers, a cupboard & two drawers.
- opportunity: There will be ample opportunity for a full debate on the Floor of the House.
- evidence: There is ample evidence to suggest cannabis should be legal.
Modifying Another Word
- usually: No parking in the drive but usually ample in the road.
- quite: Space in our suites, at 175 square feet, is quite ample.
- still: At the end of the trip there was still ample range remaining.
- also: There is also ample storage space within the cottage.
- always: Senator Long's career is also a reminder that material for the agitator and the demagogue is always ample in this country.
- so: I had no time to hate, because The grave would hinder me, And life was not so ample I Could finish enmity.
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.
- feature: Sessions featuring ample was good featuring a booming underground.
- have: We have ample on site parking at the rear of the Hotel, approached from Mill Street.
Preposition: for
purpose: This is ample for the purpose for which these backups are taken.
Browse dictionary entries near ample
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- ‹ amphitropous
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- ‹ amphithecium
- ‹ amphitheater
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