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- pronunciation:
- aem
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adjective |
| inflections: |
ampler, amplest |
| definition: |
large in size, amount, or space; as much or more than is needed.
There was ample room in her closet for her huge collection of clothes.We bought ample food for the picnic.- synonyms:
- abundant, adequate, big, bountiful, considerable, large, plentiful, spacious, sufficient
- antonyms:
- insufficient, meager, scant, small
- similar words:
- a dime a dozen, broad, enough, extensive, generous, great, handsome, hearty, huge, liberal, much, numerous, profuse, respectable, roomy, satisfactory, vast, wide
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| related words: |
chubby, fat, plentiful, sufficient |
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| derivation: |
ampleness (n.) |
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