AMPLE Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

ample

adjective

ˈam-pəl

Definition of ample next

as in plenty

being more than enough without being excessive there's ample time to order a pizza before the show

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as in spacious

more than adequate or average in capacity a husky fellow, he always heads for the most ample chair in the room

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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ample Their laundry room was filled with bright colors and ample folding space. —

Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 The market had a surplus The oil market also entered 2026 with a significant surplus of 2 million bpd, ample onshore and offshore inventories as well as strategic reserves that could be mobilized, Rats said. —

Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 12 May 2026 Drown them with an ample amount of water and stir to confirm that everything is cold to the touch. —

Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026 Make sure each room has ample outlets, including floor outlets for easier access. —

Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for ample

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There’s also a spacious indoor area filled with educational toys and games, and the friendly staff facilitate thoughtful activities like Nautical Knot Tying, Anguillan Boat Racing, nature walks, steel drum lessons, and sports including soccer, basketball, volleyball, and pickleball.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
The formal dining room is spacious, with panoramic window views, a fireplace and access out to a balcony.

— David Caraccio May 16, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026