ample
word
/ˈæmpəɫ/
/ˈæmpəl/
Definition
If something is ample, there is more than enough of it; it means plentiful or more than adequate. It can describe space, time, or quantity.
Usage & Nuances
'Ample' is formal or neutral, often used with resources, time, opportunity, or physical space. Common phrases include 'ample time', 'ample opportunity', 'ample space.' Not usually used for emotions or abstract ideas.
Spanish: amplio - suficiente - abundantePortuguese (BR): amplo - suficiente - abundantePortuguese (PT): amplo - suficiente - abundanteChinese (Simplified): 充足的 - 足够的 - 丰富的Chinese (Traditional): 充足的 - 足夠的 - 豐富的Hindi: पर्याप्त - भरपूरArabic: وفير - كافٍBengali: প্রচুর - পর্যাপ্তRussian: достаточный - обильныйJapanese: 十分な - 豊富なVietnamese: dồi dào - dư dật - rộng rãiKorean: 충분한 - 넉넉한Turkish: bol - yeterliUrdu: کافی - وافرIndonesian: berlimpah - cukup banyak
Example Sentences
There was ample space for everyone to sit.
basic
We have ample time to finish our work.
basic
There’s ample parking at the new mall, so don’t worry about finding a spot.
natural
Make sure you have ample evidence before making an accusation.
natural
He gave ample warning before he left.
basic
With ample opportunity, she quickly found a new job after graduation.
natural