ample
pronunciation
How to pronounce ample in British English:
UK [ˈæmpl]
How to pronounce ample in American English:
US [ˈæmpl]
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- Adjective:
- more than enough in size or scope or capacity
- affording an abundant supply
- fairly large
Word Origin
- ample (adj.)
- mid-15c., from Middle French ample, from Latin amplus "large, spacious," related to ampla "handle, grip."
Antonym
Example
- 1. However , the government has ample room to ease policy .
- 2. History offers ample grounds for cynicism , I 'm afraid .
- 3. All of these companies have ample motivation to move into china .
- 4. Moreover , many of the biggest producers have ample room to absorb pay rises .
- 5. Under the fifth republic the president enjoys ample discretion .