Word
ample
Phoneticsam·ple, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈæmpəɫ/
UK/ˈæmpəl/
Definitions
01more than enough
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. enough or more than enough of something like time, space, or evidence.
adj. fully sufficient or abundant in quantity; providing more than the minimum required.
“There is ample parking behind the building, so you don't need to worry about finding a spot.”
“The prosecution provided ample evidence to convince the jury of the defendant's involvement in the conspiracy.”
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02large and spacious
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. large in size or having a lot of space inside.
adj. large in size, extent, or capacity; characterized by being roomy or widely extended.
“The house has an ample garden where the children can play safely.”
“The architect designed the lobby with ample proportions to accommodate the heavy flow of commuters during peak hours.”
03detailed or long
C1 · Advanced Formal · Literary
adj. long and detailed, especially when talking about a piece of writing.
adj. extended or diffusive in style; not brief or concise.
“The reporter gave an ample account of the events that happened at the border.”
“The biography provides an ample treatment of the artist's early years, covering even the most obscure influences on his style.”
Real-World Examples
“The world’s climate has changed, providing ample rainfall in some places while drying out others.” “While some had no healthy food options, others had ample options, and still others were in between.” 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”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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