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ample

Pronunciation: /ˈæm.pəl/

The English word “ample” has 5 meanings listed here.

determiner

  1. A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.
  2. A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.

adjective

  1. Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
  2. Very adequate.
  3. Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive

Etymology

From late Middle English ample, from Middle French ample, from Latin amplus (“large”).

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