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Meaning of 'ample' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Ample [ a.]
- Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.
- Fully sufficient; abundant; liberal; copious; as, an ample fortune; ample justice.
- Not contracted of brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative.

Meaning of 'ample' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . ample [ a]
Meaning (1):
- more than enough in size or scope or capacity
Example in sentence:
  • an ample supply;
  • had ample food for the party
2 . ample [ s]
Meaning (2):
- affording an abundant supply
Example in sentence:
  • a plenteous grape harvest;
  • a rich supply;
  • copious provisions;
  • food is plentiful;
  • had ample food for the party
Meaning (3):
- fairly large in size
Example in sentence:
  • a sizable fortune;
  • an ample waistline;
  • of ample proportions

Nearby Words:

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