ample — large in size, extent, or capacity; more than enough
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: large in size, extent, or capacity; more than enough
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæmpl/
Example Sentences
- The pizza was so big that one slice provided ample food for my tiny appetite.
- She had ample reason to be suspicious when her cat started doing homework.
- The conference room has ample seating for all participants.
ample
ADJECTIVE[/ˈæmpl/]
large in size, extent, or capacity; more than enough
The grandmother served ample portions of stew to her hungry grandchildren.
A tiny sample proves we have ample - enough to trample!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'amplus' meaning 'large' or 'spacious.' The word entered English through Old French in the 13th century.
Breakdown
ampl- (large, spacious) + -e (adjective suffix) = ample
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza was so big that one slice provided ample food for my tiny appetite.”
“She had ample reason to be suspicious when her cat started doing homework.”
“The conference room has ample seating for all participants.”
“We have ample resources to complete this project on time.”
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