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ample

am·ple

ample

 
 
pronunciation:
aem pl
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: ampler, amplest
definition: large in size, amount, or space; as much or more than is needed.
There was ample room in her closet for her huge collection of clothes.We bought ample food for the picnic.
synonyms:
abundant, adequate, big, bountiful, considerable, large, plentiful, spacious, sufficient
antonyms:
insufficient, meager, scant, small
similar words:
a dime a dozen, broad, enough, extensive, generous, great, handsome, hearty, huge, liberal, much, numerous, profuse, respectable, roomy, satisfactory, vast, wide
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derivation: ampleness (n.)