Ample
/ˈæmpl/adjective
More than enough in size or scope or capacity.
There is ample time to finish the test.
Often appears as...
- ample evidence
- ample opportunity
adjective
Fairly large or extensive.
He had ample reason to quit.
Often appears as...
- ample reason
- ample space
adjective
Describing a person's full, round shape.
The woman was of ample build.
Often appears as...
- ample build
- ample figure
Usage tips
Neutral
adjective
More than enough in size or scope or capacity.
There is ample time to finish the test.
Often appears as...
- ample evidence
- ample opportunity
adjective
Fairly large or extensive.
He had ample reason to quit.
Often appears as...
- ample reason
- ample space
adjective
Describing a person's full, round shape.
The woman was of ample build.
Often appears as...
- ample build
- ample figure
Usage tips
Neutral
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Enough and More
Used when you have more than you need, indicating generous quantity.
The pantry holds ample supplies for the month.
Pro Tip 2/3No Shortage
Suggests there is no lack of something, usually referring to resources or time.
You'll have ample room for your belongings in the new house.
Pro Tip 3/3Opportunity Awaits
Indicates a good amount of opportunity or possibility.
The city offers ample opportunities for employment.
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abundantbountifulconsiderablecopiousextensivegenerousplentifulsubstantialsufficient
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Carl Safina: The oil...
all of the shoreline that has booms, there's adjacent shoreline that doesn't have any booms. There is ample opportunity for oil and dirty water to get in behind them. And that lower photo, that's a bird colony that has been boomed. Everybody's trying to protect the bird colonies there.
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WorldSpace: The world’s...
we done you might ask what has world Lisa done in these last few years with this with this enterprise world space itself had to be structured by the commercial enterprise and to pay its investors for the money that they've put in but we dedicated ample capacity to an
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Can 100 renewable...
in almost all forms of transportation. Let's consider the electrical portion first. The great news is that our technology is already advanced enough to capture all that energy from renewables, and there's an ample supply. The sun continuously radiates
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What baby boomers can...
to somehow miraculously embody the relationship wisdoms we older workers have had decades to learn. It's hard to microwave your emotional intelligence. There's ample evidence that gender- and ethnically diverse companies
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
think it's definitely ample I got a look at the young ones at Bali before and it's very full I've never seen such a big belly on a cheetah in my life definitely had it so a nice little feed
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Reverse Engineering a...
advanced system would be powerful enough to make the huge craft fly unlike traditional rockets that use vast amounts of fuel for liftoff electromagnetism could provide ample
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The Small Bed Battle PIPE...
create a calm and cozy nest with ample space for spreading their wings they planet was soft yet supportive materials that cradle their battle weary bodies
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There are a lot of shark...
torso of a shark highly respected he helped fishermen stay safe protected them from sea monsters and he even made sure they caught ample fish
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The First Bionic Eye PIPE...
down his cheeks he said that he's dead Joakim ample monsters
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Monkeys Wading Through...
to find a dry seat a juicy snail is ample recompense for
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Carl Safina: The oil...
all of the shoreline that has booms, there's adjacent shoreline that doesn't have any booms. There is ample opportunity for oil and dirty water to get in behind them. And that lower photo, that's a bird colony that has been boomed. Everybody's trying to protect the bird colonies there.
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WorldSpace: The world’s...
we done you might ask what has world Lisa done in these last few years with this with this enterprise world space itself had to be structured by the commercial enterprise and to pay its investors for the money that they've put in but we dedicated ample capacity to an
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Can 100 renewable...
in almost all forms of transportation. Let's consider the electrical portion first. The great news is that our technology is already advanced enough to capture all that energy from renewables, and there's an ample supply. The sun continuously radiates
Video examples
What baby boomers can...
to somehow miraculously embody the relationship wisdoms we older workers have had decades to learn. It's hard to microwave your emotional intelligence. There's ample evidence that gender- and ethnically diverse companies
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Safari Live - Day 325 PIPE...
think it's definitely ample I got a look at the young ones at Bali before and it's very full I've never seen such a big belly on a cheetah in my life definitely had it so a nice little feed
Video examples
Reverse Engineering a...
advanced system would be powerful enough to make the huge craft fly unlike traditional rockets that use vast amounts of fuel for liftoff electromagnetism could provide ample
Video examples
The Small Bed Battle PIPE...
create a calm and cozy nest with ample space for spreading their wings they planet was soft yet supportive materials that cradle their battle weary bodies
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There are a lot of shark...
torso of a shark highly respected he helped fishermen stay safe protected them from sea monsters and he even made sure they caught ample fish
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The First Bionic Eye PIPE...
down his cheeks he said that he's dead Joakim ample monsters
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Monkeys Wading Through...
to find a dry seat a juicy snail is ample recompense for
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Manmohan Singh
Indian Statesman
We are a mixed economy. We will remain a mixed economy. The public and private sector will continue to play a very important role. The private sector in our country has very ample scope and I am confident that India's entrepreneurs have the capacity, and the will to rise to the occasion.
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Kajal Aggarwal
Indian Actress
I don't consider myself a competition to anyone. There is ample space for everyone here. When there are directors who create characters for me, why should I feel bothered or insecure? When it comes to updating myself, I work very hard to relate to the emotions of characters I play.
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Ellen Tauscher
American Politician
We know we cannot underestimate the importance of emergency planning in our region, nor can we assume we'll have ample warning time. If an earthquake or terrorist attack hits, we won't necessarily have advance alerts or opportunities to double- and triple-check our plans.
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Tim Ryan
American Politician
Trump committed crimes. It's pretty clear. Although I'm not sure how it plays out politically, I do think you have a responsibility to act when you think - and there's ample evidence to show - that the president has been engaged in criminal conduct.
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Zac Goldsmith
British Politician
More passengers fly in and out of London than any other city in the world. We are well-connected, we have ample capacity, and we are starting from a position of strength. The problem is that we don't use that capacity well.
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Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
Movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp are ample proof that perpetrators get away because it is hard for victims to speak up. Power dynamics and lack of support from colleagues and acquaintances does not help matters.
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Annie Lowrey
American Journalist
At a personal level, there's ample evidence that being aware of your emotions and generous to yourself improves your physical and mental health, as well as your relationships with others.
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Ibrahim Hooper
American Activist
Unfortunately, violent events and hate-filled rhetoric around the world provide ample opportunity for promoting religious hostility.
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Nino Schurter
Swiss Athlete
I make sure I have ample sleep, so no late nights out, as sleep is so important for a healthy mind and body.
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Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.
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Manmohan Singh
Indian Statesman
We are a mixed economy. We will remain a mixed economy. The public and private sector will continue to play a very important role. The private sector in our country has very ample scope and I am confident that India's entrepreneurs have the capacity, and the will to rise to the occasion.
Quote examples
Kajal Aggarwal
Indian Actress
I don't consider myself a competition to anyone. There is ample space for everyone here. When there are directors who create characters for me, why should I feel bothered or insecure? When it comes to updating myself, I work very hard to relate to the emotions of characters I play.
Quote examples
Ellen Tauscher
American Politician
We know we cannot underestimate the importance of emergency planning in our region, nor can we assume we'll have ample warning time. If an earthquake or terrorist attack hits, we won't necessarily have advance alerts or opportunities to double- and triple-check our plans.
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Tim Ryan
American Politician
Trump committed crimes. It's pretty clear. Although I'm not sure how it plays out politically, I do think you have a responsibility to act when you think - and there's ample evidence to show - that the president has been engaged in criminal conduct.
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Zac Goldsmith
British Politician
More passengers fly in and out of London than any other city in the world. We are well-connected, we have ample capacity, and we are starting from a position of strength. The problem is that we don't use that capacity well.
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Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
Movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp are ample proof that perpetrators get away because it is hard for victims to speak up. Power dynamics and lack of support from colleagues and acquaintances does not help matters.
Quote examples
Annie Lowrey
American Journalist
At a personal level, there's ample evidence that being aware of your emotions and generous to yourself improves your physical and mental health, as well as your relationships with others.
Quote examples
Ibrahim Hooper
American Activist
Unfortunately, violent events and hate-filled rhetoric around the world provide ample opportunity for promoting religious hostility.
Quote examples
Nino Schurter
Swiss Athlete
I make sure I have ample sleep, so no late nights out, as sleep is so important for a healthy mind and body.
Quote examples
Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.
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