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How does the adjective ample differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of ample are abundant, copious, and plentiful. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," ample implies a generous sufficiency to satisfy a particular requirement.

ample food to last the winter

How do abundant and plentiful relate to one another, in the sense of ample?

Abundant suggests an even greater or richer supply than does plentiful.

streams abundant with fish

When would copious be a good substitute for ample?

The meanings of copious and ample largely overlap; however, copious stresses largeness of supply rather than fullness or richness.

copious examples of bureaucratic waste

When is it sensible to use plentiful instead of ample?

In some situations, the words plentiful and ample are roughly equivalent. However, plentiful implies a great or rich supply.

peaches are plentiful this summer

Examples of ample in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Motivated by the recalls and with ample money to spend, industry leaders decided to focus on the 2024 mayoral race, Keally McBride, a politics professor at the University of San Francisco, told Hannah. Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024 The snail secretion contains ample barrier-protecting peptides, which are fantastic for your skin. Annie Blackman, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024 The Midwest is billed as a climate haven insulated from worsening destructive forces like wildfires and hurricanes — but experts say our region still has ample work to do in responding to our climate change effects. Sam Allard, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 The specific role is considered a spoiler, though the performance contains ample opportunities for Goldstein to look pained while on the verge of tears. Alison Herman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ample 

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“Ample.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ample. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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