ample
Say it: AM-pul /ˈæmpəl/ · adjective
What “ample” means
More than enough for what you need.
More precisely: More than enough; plentiful.
Example: “The new flat has ample storage, so the bike finally lives indoors.”
When to use it
When there is comfortably enough time, room or supplies. A reassuring, slightly formal word in practical conversations and descriptions.
Similar words
plenty, abundant, sufficient
Where it comes from
From Latin amplus, "large, spacious."
Quick check
Three guests arrive, and you have a large loaf with plenty left after everyone eats. Your supply is…
adequate or ample?
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