amply
gb/ˈæmpli/ us/ˈæmpli/
C1
English
bőven, tágas, bő, egyértelműen
C1
FORMAL
1
bőven
B1
Usage pattern:
amply + [verb/adjective] (e.g., amply provide, amply cover, amply sufficient)
The salary is amply sufficient for a comfortable life in the area.
A fizetés bőven elég egy kényelmes élethez a környéken.
We arrived early, so there was amply enough time to check in and relax.
Korán érkeztünk, így bőven volt idő bejelentkezni és pihenni.
The donation will amply cover the cost of the new equipment.
Learner examples
We have amply enough food for everyone.
Bőven van ételünk mindenkinek.
This budget will amply cover the trip.
Ez a költségvetés bőven fedezi az út költségeit.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it to mean “very” in general; it usually means “more than enough” (often about money, time, evidence, resources).
Meaning
more than enough; sufficiently
Collocations
amply supplied
|amply provided
|amply funded
|amply cover the cost
|amply sufficient
|amply enough
|amply meet the needs
|amply repay
|amply compensate
|amply reward
Synonyms
sufficiently (Neutral; focuses on being enough, not necessarily more than enough.)
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more than enough (More emphatic and conversational.)
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adequately (Often suggests only just enough, not extra.)
Antonyms
insufficiently (Not enough to meet a need.)
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inadequately (Not meeting the required standard or amount.)
Themes
daily_life
|business
|money
|quantities
Definition
More than enough.
To a degree that is more than enough; sufficiently and comfortably.
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
amply + [past participle/adjective] (e.g., amply cut, amply sized)
The jacket is amply cut through the shoulders, so it layers well over a sweater.
A kabát vállban bő szabású, ezért egy pulóver fölé is jól felvehető.
The walkway was amply wide for two people to pass comfortably.
A járda elég széles volt ahhoz, hogy két ember kényelmesen elférjen egymás mellett.
Choose a box that is amply sized to protect the equipment.
Learner examples
The coat is amply cut and feels comfortable.
A kabát bő szabású, ezért kényelmes.
The seat is amply wide.
Az ülés kellően széles és kényelmes.
Common mistake:
This use is common with clothing and design (e.g., “amply cut”), not with people or emotions.
Meaning
with plenty of space; roomily
Collocations
amply cut
|amply sized
|amply proportioned
|amply spaced
|amply wide
|amply long
|amply padded
Synonyms
roomily (Directly emphasizes extra space.)
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generously (Common in clothing/design to mean ‘with extra material/space’.)
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spaciously (More often used for rooms and interiors.)
Antonyms
tightly (With little space; close-fitting.)
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narrowly (With not enough width or space.)
Themes
clothing
|design
|home
Definition
With plenty of space; not tight.
In a way that provides plenty of space, width, or fullness; roomily.
C1
FORMAL
3
egyértelműen
B2
Usage pattern:
amply + [verb] (e.g., amply demonstrate/prove/show/justify)
The report amply demonstrates the need for immediate repairs.
A jelentés egyértelműen megmutatja, hogy azonnali javításokra van szükség.
Her track record amply proves she can lead the team.
Az eddigi eredményei egyértelműen bizonyítják, hogy képes vezetni a csapatot.
The photographs amply support his account of what happened.
Learner examples
The results amply show that the plan works.
Az eredmények egyértelműen mutatják, hogy a terv működik.
These facts amply prove the point.
Ezek a tények egyértelműen bizonyítják az állítást.
Common mistake:
Often followed by verbs like demonstrate/prove/justify; it’s less natural with everyday verbs like ‘say’ or ‘talk’.
Meaning
clearly and convincingly
Collocations
amply demonstrated
|amply proved
|amply shown
|amply justified
|amply supported
|amply documented
|amply clear
Synonyms
clearly (More general; does not always imply strong supporting evidence.)
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convincingly (Emphasizes persuading others; can be less about quantity of evidence.)
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plainly (Often simpler and more direct in tone.)
Antonyms
inconclusively (Not proving something clearly or decisively.)
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doubtfully (With uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
Themes
communication
|education
|law
|writing
Definition
Very clearly, with strong proof.
In a way that makes something clear and leaves little doubt, especially by providing strong evidence or reasons.
Grammar
Dictionary form
amply
IPA
GB/ˈæmpli/
US/ˈæmpli/
Syllables & stress
amply (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (amply)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: amply
- Plural: amplies
Word family
Forms
amplies
noun
Core family
Related words
amplifier
noun B2
Advanced or less common
amplitude
noun
Expressions
amply compensated
1/ˈæmpli kˈɑmpənsˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
paid back fully or more
Get enough pay for something.
Examples
- Employees who travel on weekends will be amply compensated.
- She felt amply compensated for the delay once the company upgraded her booking.
- The risk was amply compensated by the potential return.
Learner examples
- You will be amply compensated for your time.
- They were amply compensated.
amply cover (the cost)
1/ˈæmpli kˈʌvɚ ðə kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
be more than enough to pay
Be enough (and more) to pay.
Examples
- That refund should amply cover the cost of the repair.
- The grant will amply cover travel expenses for the research team.
- A small monthly fee would amply cover basic maintenance.
Learner examples
- This money will amply cover the cost.
- My savings can amply cover the rent.
amply demonstrate
1/ˈæmpli dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
show clearly with evidence
Show something very clearly.
Examples
- The data amply demonstrate a steady rise in demand.
- These examples amply demonstrate why the rule matters.
- His reaction amply demonstrates how serious the problem is.
Learner examples
- The results amply demonstrate the difference.
- The study amply demonstrates the risk.
amply justify
1/ˈæmpli d͡ʒˈʌstɪfˌaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
make clearly reasonable
Show that something is a good decision.
Examples
- The benefits amply justify the extra cost.
- Nothing in the report amply justifies such a drastic cut.
- Her experience amply justifies giving her the role.
Learner examples
- The results amply justify the change.
- The savings amply justify the effort.
amply prove
1/ˈæmpli pɹˈuv/
fixed phrase
formal
prove decisively
Prove something clearly.
Examples
- The audit amply proved that the records had been altered.
- Her performance amply proves she deserves the promotion.
- The timeline amply proves he could not have been there.
Learner examples
- The facts amply prove it.
- This example amply proves my point.
amply provided for
1/ˈæmpli pɹəvˈaɪdɪd fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
having enough money or support
Have enough money and support.
Examples
- After the settlement, the children were amply provided for.
- She wanted to be sure her partner was amply provided for in her will.
- Even after retiring, he remained amply provided for.
Learner examples
- The family is amply provided for.
- He made sure they were amply provided for.
amply rewarded
1/ˈæmpli ɹɪwˈɔɹdɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
rewarded more than enough
Get a big reward.
Examples
- Anyone who takes on this role will be amply rewarded for their time.
- Her patience was amply rewarded when the offer finally came through.
- Investors were amply rewarded as the share price doubled.
Learner examples
- You will be amply rewarded for your hard work.
- She was amply rewarded.
amply supplied
1/ˈæmpli səplˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
given plenty of supplies
Have plenty of what you need.
Examples
- The campsite was amply supplied with firewood and clean water.
- The clinic is amply supplied with basic medicines.
- We were amply supplied for the hike, including extra batteries.
Learner examples
- The kitchen is amply supplied with food.
- We are amply supplied with water.