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ample Definition

am·ple (ampəl)

adjective -·pler-plər, -·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

ample Related Forms

am·ple·ness noun

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.

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.