English · Word Candidate

ample

/ˈæm.pəl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: ampler · amplest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.

Determiner

Examples

We have ample time to finish the task.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A quantity (of something) that is fully sufficient; plenty.

Determiner

Examples

We don't need any more. We already have ample.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.

Adjective

Examples

We have an ample supply of water

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Very adequate.

Adjective

Examples

It was pointed out to me that the security was ample, and as I had no practical knowledge of house-valuing there was nothing to be gained by inspecting it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “ample” mean?

A fully sufficient or abundant quantity of; enough or more than enough.

Is “ample” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.