Ample

Pronunciation: /ˈæmpəl/

Definitions of ample

adjective adequate or more than adequate in size, amount, or degree; plentiful

Example Sentences

A1 There is ample space in the room for all of us to sit comfortably.

A2 We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

B1 The company provided us with ample resources to complete the task.

B2 The hotel offers ample amenities for guests to enjoy during their stay.

C1 The research paper contains ample evidence to support the author's claims.

C2 The museum has an ample collection of rare artifacts from around the world.

Examples of ample in a Sentence

formal The research study provided ample evidence to support the hypothesis.

informal There's ample food in the fridge if you get hungry later.

slang I've got ample cash to cover the bill, don't worry.

figurative Her heart had ample room for forgiveness despite the betrayal.

Grammatical Forms of ample

• past tense: amplified
• plural: amples
• comparative: more ample
• superlative: most ample
• present tense: amplifies
• future tense: will amplify
• perfect tense: has amplified
• continuous tense: is amplifying
• singular: ample
• positive degree: ample
• infinitive: to amplify
• gerund: amplifying
• participle: amplified

Origin and Evolution of ample

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ample' originated from the Latin word 'amplus' meaning large or spacious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ample' has retained its original meaning of being plentiful or spacious, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe anything that is more than sufficient or adequate.