Definition of AMPLE

ample

Adjective

  • Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
  • more than enough in size or scope or capacity
    • "had ample food for the party"
    • "an ample supply"

Adjective Satellite

  • affording an abundant supply
    • "had ample food for the party"
  • fairly large
    • "an ample waistline"
    • "of ample proportions"

Det

  • A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.
  • A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.

Adj

  • Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
  • Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive

Examples

  • an ample story
  • It is a large house with ample space for all of us.
  • She had ample opportunities to play a bingo but couldn’t find one.
  • She has a very ample bosom.
  • We don't need any more. We already have ample.
  • We have ample time to finish the task.
  • We have an ample supply of water

Origin / Etymology

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

Antonyms

meager

Scrabble Score: 9

ample: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ample: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ample: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

ample: valid Words With Friends Word