What does "ample" mean?

1. (more than enough) enough or more than enough of something like time, space, or evidence. 2. (large and spacious) large in size or having a lot of space inside. 3. (detailed or long) long and detailed, especially when talking about a piece of writing.

ample

adj.

US //ˈæmpəɫ// UK //ˈæmpəl// am·ple

1 more than enough (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

enough or more than enough of something like time, space, or evidence.

fully sufficient or abundant in quantity; providing more than the minimum required.

Example

There is ample parking behind the building, so you don't need to worry about finding a spot.

Example

The prosecution provided ample evidence to convince the jury of the defendant's involvement in the conspiracy.
2 large and spacious (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

large in size or having a lot of space inside.

large in size, extent, or capacity; characterized by being roomy or widely extended.

Example

The house has an ample garden where the children can play safely.

Example

The architect designed the lobby with ample proportions to accommodate the heavy flow of commuters during peak hours.
- spacious
- roomy
- sizeable

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3 detailed or long (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal Literary

long and detailed, especially when talking about a piece of writing.

extended or diffusive in style; not brief or concise.

Example

The reporter gave an ample account of the events that happened at the border.

Example

The biography provides an ample treatment of the artist's early years, covering even the most obscure influences on his style.
- detailed
- extensive
- wordy
- brief
- concise

Origin

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”).