Ample Definition
ămpəl
ampler, amplest
adjective
ampler, amplest
Of large or great size, amount, extent, or capacity.
An ample living room.
American Heritage
Large in size, extent, scope, etc.; spacious; roomy.
Webster's New World
Fully sufficient to meet a need or purpose.
Had ample food for the party; was given ample time to decide.
American Heritage
More than enough; abundant.
Webster's New World
Plump or bulky.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- not enough
- meager
- insufficient
Other Word Forms of Ample
Adjective
Base Form:
ample
Comparative:
amplerSuperlative:
amplestOrigin of Ample
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From Middle French ample, from Latin amplus (“large”), probably for ambiplus (“full on both sides”), the last syllable akin to Latin plenus (“full”).
From Wiktionary
Middle English from Old French from Latin amplus
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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