Definitions
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determiner
A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.
Examples
- We have ample time to finish the task.
- It is a large house with ample space for all of us.
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determiner
A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.
Example
- We don't need any more. We already have ample.
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adjective
Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
Examples
- We have an ample supply of water
- She has a very ample bosom.
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adjective
Very adequate.
Example
- It was pointed out to me that the security was ample, and as I had no practical knowledge of house-valuing there was nothing to be gained by inspecting it.
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adjective
Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive
Example
- an ample story