Word
amply
Phoneticsam·ply, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈæmpɫi/
UK/ˈæmpli/
Adverb of degree
Definition
adv. more than enough for what you need. You use it when there is plenty of something, or when proof is very clear.
adv. to a sufficient or more than sufficient extent; fully or abundantly enough to meet a need or prove a point.
Examples
“This blanket covers us amply on cold nights.”
“The report amply shows why the new road will cut travel time for commuters.”
“The archives amply document three decades of urban change, revealing patterns of growth that earlier histories had only hinted at.”
Examples
simple
“This blanket covers us amply on cold nights.”
contextual
“The report amply shows why the new road will cut travel time for commuters.”
complex
“The archives amply document three decades of urban change, revealing patterns of growth that earlier histories had only hinted at.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “amply” in context.
Verb
01. amply compensate
“The bonus will amply compensate staff for extra hours worked.”
adverb + verb
02. amply demonstrate
“The results amply demonstrate the benefits of early screening.”
adverb + verb
03. amply illustrate
“This case amply illustrates the risks of poor regulation.”
adverb + verb
04. amply justify
“The success of the scheme amply justifies the initial investment.”
adverb + verb
05. amply prove
“The strategy has amply proved its worth over time.”
adverb + verb
06. amply reward
“Hard work in this firm is amply rewarded.”
adverb + verb
Adjective
07. amply clear
“The evidence was amply clear that the company had misled investors.”
adverb + adj
08. amply qualified
“She is amply qualified to lead the clinical trial.”
adverb + adj
09. amply stocked
“The kitchen was amply stocked for the holiday weekend.”
adverb + adj
10. amply compensated for the loss
“Shareholders were amply compensated for the loss after the settlement.”
11. amply demonstrate her ability
“She has amply demonstrated her ability to manage crises.”
12. amply justify the decision
“The latest figures amply justify the decision to expand.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb it modifies ('shows amply') or before an adjective or participle ('amply clear', 'amply rewarded').
Real-World Examples
“These expectations were thwarted – but dial your expectations down merely to spiky and interrogative comedy, and they will be amply rewarded.” “If that emotional fuel for the new anti-intellectualism were not powerful enough, there is a highly flammable desire for revenge – amply on display in the endless attacks on Anthony Fauci .” “On his telling, by the mid-20th century democracy with liberal characteristics had amply proved its worth: blue-collar labour was generously rewarded, and there was a sense of “shared prosperity”.” “It’s easy to get in and out of, the doors opening wide, the seats more luxurious in feel and amply cushioned compared to its more minimalist rivals.” Etymology
From ample + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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