ample

Meanings

• adjective

  sufficient in quantity, size, or degree; abundant

  - "The ample supply of water ensured that the crops grew well."
  - "The ample room allowed for comfortable seating for all guests."
  - "He was an ample man with a generous heart."

• adjective

  having or providing enough, especially more than is necessary

  - "The ample funds of the foundation allowed for numerous charitable projects."
  - "She was given an ample warning before the test."
  - "The ample wages were a result of the worker's long service."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈæm.pəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abundant , bountiful , capacious , copious , extensive , full , liberal , munificent , plenteous , plentiful , rich , spacious , wide

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ample
ample , hymnal , imperial , pimple , simple , vital

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Variants

List of all variants of ample that leads to same result
ample , ampleness , amplenesses , ampler , amplest , amply

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Etymology

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Old French emple, from empilier, to pile up, from empli, filled; from plenus, full

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ample' comes from the Old French word 'empli', which means 'filled'.

2. The term 'ample' is often used in legal contexts to describe a sufficient amount or degree.

3. In mathematics, 'ample' is used to describe a vector bundle with a certain property.

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Related Concepts

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1. abundance: The state of having more than enough of something, especially material wealth.

2. plenty: A sufficient quantity or amount of something.

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'ample' is often used to describe a generous or abundant supply of something. For example, in Dickens' 'A Tale of Two Cities', Madame Defarge knits a 'vast and ample shawl' as a symbol of her hatred towards the protagonist, Charles Darnay. In art, the term 'ample' can refer to the use of rich colors and textures to create a sense of abundance or opulence.

How to Memorize "ample"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize 'ample', imagine a large, overflowing container or a generous helping of food. Focus on the idea of abundance and excess.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ample' with the idea of generosity and abundance. Think of words like 'plentiful', 'rich', and 'abundant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'ample' and the phrase 'A Million Pounds More than Likely Plenty Enough'. This phrase helps to remember that 'ample' means 'having more than enough'.

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