Englisch

ample

gb/ˈæmpəl/ us/ˈæmpəl/
B2 Englisch
~ 3900
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
adjective B2 property
1

more than enough

More than enough in amount or size.

Verwendungsmuster: [something] is ample
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ample' with 'sample' due to similar spelling.
Synonyme
plentiful (Implies a large quantity, often of something desirable.) | abundant (Suggests a very large quantity, sometimes more formal.)
Antonyme
insufficient (Means not enough to meet needs.) | scarce (Means available only in small amounts.)
Wortverbindungen
ample opportunity |ample evidence |ample space |ample time |ample resources
Themen
descriptions |measurement |quantity |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • We had ample time to finish the project.
  • The hotel offers ample parking for guests.
  • There is ample evidence to support the claim.
  • She had ample opportunity to explain her actions.
  • The garden has ample space for children to play.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • We have ample food for the trip.
  • The room has ample light.
  • He gave me ample help with my work.
  • There is ample water in the tank.
  • She had ample time to eat lunch.
adjective C1 property
2

large or full in shape

Large in size or shape, especially about a person's body.

Verwendungsmuster: [someone] has an ample [body part]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse this with 'ample' meaning 'enough', but here it refers to physical size.
Synonyme
full (Describes a rounded or well-developed body part.) | generous (Euphemistic way to describe large body parts.)
Antonyme
slender (Describes someone thin or with small body parts.) | slim (Means having little fat; opposite of 'full' in this context.)
Wortverbindungen
ample bosom |ample figure |ample hips
Themen
descriptions |appearance |body |core_vocabulary
Beispiele
  • The actress was known for her ample figure.
  • He admired her ample hips.
  • She wore a dress that showed off her ample bosom.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • She has an ample figure.
  • The dress fits her ample hips.
  • He saw her ample smile.
Grammatik
Grundform
ample
IPA
GB/ˈæmpəl/
US/ˈæmpəl/
Silben & Betonung
ample (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ample)
Wortformen
Adjective
  • Base: ample
  • Comparative: ampler
  • Superlative: amplest
Wortfamilie
Forms
ampler adjective amplest adjective
Core family
amply adverb C1 amplify verb B2
Related words
amplifier noun B2 amplification noun C1
Advanced or less common
amplitude noun
Ausdrücke

ample evidence

1
/ˈæmpəl ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase

more than enough proof

More than enough proof to show that something is true.

Beispiele
  • There is ample evidence that climate change is happening.
  • The police found ample evidence linking him to the crime.

ample opportunity

1
/ˈæmpəl ˌɑpɚtˈunɪti/
fixed phrase

more than enough chance

More than enough chances to do something.

Beispiele
  • You will have ample opportunity to ask questions at the end of the talk.
  • The students were given ample opportunity to practice their skills.

ample time

1
/ˈæmpəl tˈaɪm/
fixed phrase

more than enough time

More than enough time to do something.

Beispiele
  • We have ample time before the train leaves.
  • She had ample time to prepare for the exam.

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