adj
ample
AM-puhl
adj
1
Enough, or more than enough, for a particular purpose.
"There was ample time to catch the train."
"The kitchen has ample storage space for all the equipment."
2
Large in size or extent.
"The house has an ample garden out back."
How to Use Ample
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlenty — more than enough of something, or generously sized.
Common pairings
ample time
ample space
ample opportunity
Word Forms
ampler comparative, amplest superlative
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Etymology
From Middle French ample, from Latin amplus, "large, spacious".