am ‧ ple /ˈæmp ə l/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Date: 1400-1500 ; Language: French ; Origin: Latin amplus ]
1 . more than enough SYN sufficient OPP insufficient
ample time/evidence/opportunity
You’ll have ample time for questions later.
There is ample evidence that climate patterns are changing.
ample room/space etc
She found ample room for her things in the wardrobe.
2 . literary large in a way that is attractive or pleasant:
an ample bosom
—amply adverb :
Recent US history has amply demonstrated the risks of foreign intervention.
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THESAURUS
▪ enough /ɪˈnʌf/ as much or as many as necessary, or as you want:
My family never had enough money for holidays abroad.
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Have you had enough to eat?
▪ sufficient formal enough for a particular purpose:
The police did not have sufficient evidence to justify a charge.
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The accuracy of the older technique was sufficient for our needs.
▪ adequate formal enough in quantity or good enough in quality for a particular purpose:
All staff must be given adequate training in health and safety.
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The heating system was barely adequate.
▪ ample more than enough for what is needed:
Local residents will be given ample opportunity to express their views.
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People used to think that 1 GB of memory was ample for the average personal computer.
▪ plenty an amount that is enough or more than enough:
Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the airport.
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Your daughter won’t need much cash at camp ($20-$25 will be plenty).
▪ something will do/something should do spoken used to say that a particular number or amount will be enough for what you need:
‘How many envelopes do you want?’ ‘Ten should do.’