ample

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   affording an abundant supply

   had ample food for the party

2. 2
   adj

   more than enough in size or scope or capacity

   had ample food for the party

3. 3
   det

   A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.

   We have ample time to finish the task.

4. 4
   det

   A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.

   We don't need any more. We already have ample.

5. 5
   adj

   Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.

   We have an ample supply of water

6. 6
   adj

   Very adequate.

   1923, Ernest Bramah, The Eyes of Max Carrados It was pointed out to me that the security was ample, and as I had no practical knowledge of house-valuing there was nothing to be gained by inspecting it.

7. 7
   adj

   Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive

   an ample story

8. 8
   adj

   fairly large

Etymology

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