amply
gb/ˈæmpli/ us/ˈæmpli/
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adverb
formal
C1
quantity
1
more than enough; sufficiently
More than enough.
Patrón de uso:
amply + [verb/adjective] (e.g., amply provide, amply cover, amply sufficient)
Error frecuente:
Don’t use it to mean “very” in general; it usually means “more than enough” (often about money, time, evidence, resources).
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
insufficiently (Not enough to meet a need.)
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inadequately (Not meeting the required standard or amount.)
Colocaciones
amply supplied
|amply provided
|amply funded
|amply cover the cost
|amply sufficient
|amply enough
|amply meet the needs
|amply repay
|amply compensate
|amply reward
Temas
daily_life
|business
|money
|quantities
Ejemplos
- The salary is amply sufficient for a comfortable life in the area.
- We arrived early, so there was amply enough time to check in and relax.
- The donation will amply cover the cost of the new equipment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We have amply enough food for everyone.
- This budget will amply cover the trip.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
with plenty of space; roomily
With plenty of space; not tight.
Patrón de uso:
amply + [past participle/adjective] (e.g., amply cut, amply sized)
Error frecuente:
This use is common with clothing and design (e.g., “amply cut”), not with people or emotions.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
tightly (With little space; close-fitting.)
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narrowly (With not enough width or space.)
Colocaciones
amply cut
|amply sized
|amply proportioned
|amply spaced
|amply wide
|amply long
|amply padded
Temas
clothing
|design
|home
Ejemplos
- The jacket is amply cut through the shoulders, so it layers well over a sweater.
- The walkway was amply wide for two people to pass comfortably.
- Choose a box that is amply sized to protect the equipment.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The coat is amply cut and feels comfortable.
- The seat is amply wide.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
clearly and convincingly
Very clearly, with strong proof.
Patrón de uso:
amply + [verb] (e.g., amply demonstrate/prove/show/justify)
Error frecuente:
Often followed by verbs like demonstrate/prove/justify; it’s less natural with everyday verbs like ‘say’ or ‘talk’.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
inconclusively (Not proving something clearly or decisively.)
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doubtfully (With uncertainty or lack of confidence.)
Colocaciones
amply demonstrated
|amply proved
|amply shown
|amply justified
|amply supported
|amply documented
|amply clear
Temas
communication
|education
|law
|writing
Ejemplos
- The report amply demonstrates the need for immediate repairs.
- Her track record amply proves she can lead the team.
- The photographs amply support his account of what happened.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The results amply show that the plan works.
- These facts amply prove the point.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
amply
AFI
GB/ˈæmpli/
US/ˈæmpli/
Sílabas y acento
amply (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (amply)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: amply
- Plural: amplies
Familia de palabras
Forms
amplies
noun
Core family
Related words
amplifier
noun B2
Advanced or less common
amplitude
noun
Expresiones
amply compensated
1/ˈæmpli kˈɑmpənsˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
paid back fully or more
Get enough pay for something.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply cover (the cost)
1/ˈæmpli kˈʌvɚ ðə kˈɔst/
fixed phrase
be more than enough to pay
Be enough (and more) to pay.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply demonstrate
1/ˈæmpli dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
show clearly with evidence
Show something very clearly.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply justify
1/ˈæmpli d͡ʒˈʌstɪfˌaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
make clearly reasonable
Show that something is a good decision.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply prove
1/ˈæmpli pɹˈuv/
fixed phrase
formal
prove decisively
Prove something clearly.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply provided for
1/ˈæmpli pɹəvˈaɪdɪd fɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
having enough money or support
Have enough money and support.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply rewarded
1/ˈæmpli ɹɪwˈɔɹdɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
rewarded more than enough
Get a big reward.
Ejemplos
- 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.
amply supplied
1/ˈæmpli səplˈaɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
given plenty of supplies
Have plenty of what you need.
Ejemplos
- 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.