ample in English
- ample⇄ample, adjective, -pler,-plest.
1. more than enough; large in kind or degree; abundant; copious; unrestricted.
Ex. He has received ample praise for the work he did.
(SYN) plentiful, unrestrained.
2. as much as is needed; enough; - ample⇄noun ampleness.
ample in Konkani कोंकणी
ample in Telugu తెలుగు
Ample
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈæm.pəl/
Definitions
- Enough or more than enough; plentiful.
- Large or spacious in extent or amount.
Usage Examples
- "The room was ample enough for all the guests."
- "There was ample time to prepare before the meeting."
Etymology
From Old French "ample," from Latin "amplus" meaning "large, spacious, or plentiful."
Synonyms
- Plentiful
- Abundant
- Sufficient
- Generous
Antonyms
- Insufficient
- Scarce
- Limited
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Ample | /ˈam.ple/ |
| French | Ample | /ɑ̃pl/ |
| German | Ample | /ˈʌmplə/ |
| Italian | Ampio | /ˈampjo/ |
| Portuguese | Amplo | /ˈɑ̃plu/ |
| Russian | Обширный | /əbˈʃɪrnɪj/ |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 充足的 | /chōngzú de/ |
| Japanese | 広い | /hiroi/ |
| Korean | 넉넉한 | /neongneonghan/ |
| Arabic | وفير | /wāfīr/ |
| Hindi | पर्याप्त | /paryāpt/ |
| Bengali | প্রচুর | /prōchur/ |
| Punjabi | ਵਧੀਆ | /vadhīā/ |
| Gujarati | વિશાળ | /viśāḷ/ |
| Marathi | वाढीव | /vāḍhīva/ |
| Telugu | పారిపూర్ణ | /pāripūrṇa/ |
| Tamil | விரிவான | /virivāṉa/ |
| Malayalam | പ്രചാരമുള്ള | /pracāraṁuḷḷa/ |
| Odia | ବ୍ୟାପକ | /byāpaka/ |
| Kannada | ವಿಶಾಲ | /viśāla/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /ˈæm.pəl/
- British English: /ˈæm.pəl/
- Australian English: /ˈæm.pəl/
Historical Usage
The word "ample" has been in use since the 14th century, derived from Old French "ample" (meaning large or spacious) and Latin "amplus." It has historically been used to describe both physical space and quantities of things, such as food or resources.
Cultural Nuances
The word "ample" is often used in contexts where abundance or sufficiency is emphasized, such as in discussions of space, resources, or time. It can convey a sense of comfort and ease, implying that there is more than enough to meet needs.
More Information
In modern usage, "ample" is commonly used to describe anything that is more than adequate or sufficient. For example, "ample parking" means there is plenty of parking available. In a broader sense, it can describe anything that is spacious or large in quantity, like an "ample supply of food" or "ample time to prepare." It is used both literally and figuratively, often conveying a sense of abundance and ease.