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ample

US/ˈæm.pəl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

  • “had ample food for the party”
  • “an ample supply”
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2.

affording an abundant supply

  • “had ample food for the party”
  • “copious provisions”
  • “food is plentiful”
  • “a plenteous grape harvest”
  • “a rich supply”
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3.

fairly large

  • “a sizable fortune”
  • “an ample waistline”
  • “of ample proportions”
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Origin

From late Middle English ample, from Middle French ample, from Latin amplus (“large”).

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