ample
am·ple
adjective \ˈam-pəl\am·pler \-p(ə-)lər\ am·plest \-p(ə-)ləst\
Definition of AMPLE
1
: generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity <there was room for an ample garden>
2
: generously sufficient to satisfy a requirement or need <they had ample money for the trip>
Examples of AMPLE
- They had ample money for the trip.
- The police found ample evidence of wrongdoing.
- There is ample parking at the stadium.
- You will have ample opportunity to finish the test.
- The light in the room is more than ample.
- There was room for an ample garden.
- an ample serving of pie
Origin of AMPLE
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin amplus
First Known Use: 15th century
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