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amplyin a large or abundant way; more than sufficiently

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a large or abundant way; more than sufficiently

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmpli/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother amply fed me until I could barely move.
  • The evidence amply supports the researcher's hypothesis.
  • His snoring amply proved that he was deeply asleep.

amply

ADVERB

[/ˈæmpli/]

in a large or abundant way; more than sufficiently

a cheerful volunteer fills plate after plate with large portions of turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables from overflowing serving trays. Each plate receives far more food than expected, with extra helpings piled high. The volunteer continues ladling generous amounts while smiling warmly at each person in line. Multiple families wait with plates that are being filled well beyond what they anticipated. Other volunteers in the background carry abundant supplies and refill the serving stations.  food being provided in a large and abundant way, more than sufficiently
💡 Concept

a cheerful volunteer fills plate after plate with large portions of turkey, mashed potatoes, and vegetables from overflowing serving trays. Each plate receives far more food than expected, with extra helpings piled high. The volunteer continues ladling generous amounts while smiling warmly at each person in line. Multiple families wait with plates that are being filled well beyond what they anticipated. Other volunteers in the background carry abundant supplies and refill the serving stations. food being provided in a large and abundant way, more than sufficiently

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈæmpli/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈæmpli/

🌳Etymology

Rootampl
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Latin 'amplus' meaning wide, large, or spacious. The word evolved from describing physical breadth to meaning abundantly or in great measure.

Breakdown

ampl- (wide, large) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in the manner of')

🎵Rhyme

simplydimply
simply
dimply

🔗Collocations

amply demonstrate
amply rewarded
amply supplied
amply justified
amply compensated

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother amply fed me until I could barely move.

The evidence amply supports the researcher's hypothesis.

😄 Fun example

His snoring amply proved that he was deeply asleep.

The scholarship amply covered her tuition and living expenses.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

abundantlysufficientlygenerouslyplentifullyadequately

Antonyms

insufficientlyinadequatelyscarcely

Related

ampleamplitudeamplifyabundant

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