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am‧ple /ˈæmpəl/ adjective
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Synonyms & Related Wordsample[adjective]Synonyms: plenty, abundant, bountiful, copious, expansive, extensive, full, generous, lavish, plentiful, profuse
Antonyms: meager, circumscribed, scant
Contrasted words: scant, skimpy, spare, cramped, exiguous, narrow, strait, scrimpy, sparse, beggarly, miserable, niggardly
Related Idioms: enough and to spare
Related Words: distended,
expanded,
inflated,
swollen,
lavish,
prodigal,
profuse,
handsome
English Thesaurus: enough, sufficient, adequate, ample, plenty, ... [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
English Dictionaryam‧ple /ˈæmp
əl/
adjective[
Date: 1400-1500;
Language: French;
Origin: Latin amplus]
1. more than enough
Synonym : sufficient Antonym : insufficientample time/evidence/opportunity
You’ll have ample time for questions later.
There is ample evidence that climate patterns are changing.ample room/space etc
She found ample room for her things in the wardrobe.2. literary large in a way that is attractive or pleasant:
an ample bosom—amply adverb:
Recent US history has amply demonstrated the risks of foreign intervention. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Common Errorsampleadjective
BAD: The kitchen is very ample and has a window overlooking the garden.
GOOD: The kitchen is very spacious and has a window overlooking the garden.
Usage Note:ample = (more than) enough; plenty (of): 'The boot contains ample room for two large suitcases.' 'Just one spoonful should be ample.' 'He was given ample opportunity to express his opinion.'
spacious = large, with a lot of space: 'These ideal holiday homes are extremely spacious and within walking distance of the sea.'
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