ample
gb/ˈæmpəl/ us/ˈæmpəl/
B2
Englanti
~ 3900
bőséges, bő, bőven van, telt
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
[something] is ample
We had ample time to finish the project.
Bőven volt időnk befejezni a projektet.
The hotel offers ample parking for guests.
A szállodában bőven van parkolóhely a vendégek számára.
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.
Oppijaesimerkit
We have ample food for the trip.
Bőven van ennivalónk az útra.
The room has ample light.
A szobában bőven van fény.
He gave me ample help with my work.
There is ample water in the tank.
She had ample time to eat lunch.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes confuse 'ample' with 'sample' due to similar spelling.
Merkitys
more than enough
Kollokaatiot
ample opportunity
|ample evidence
|ample space
|ample time
|ample resources
Synonyymit
plentiful (Implies a large quantity, often of something desirable.)
|
abundant (Suggests a very large quantity, sometimes more formal.)
Antonyymit
insufficient (Means not enough to meet needs.)
|
scarce (Means available only in small amounts.)
Teemat
descriptions
|measurement
|quantity
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
More than enough in amount or size.
Large in amount, size, or space; more than is needed.
C1
2
telt
B2
Käyttömalli:
[someone] has an ample [body part]
The actress was known for her ample figure.
A színésznő telt alakjáról volt ismert.
He admired her ample hips.
Csodálta a telt csípőjét.
She wore a dress that showed off her ample bosom.
Oppijaesimerkit
She has an ample figure.
Telt alakja van.
The dress fits her ample hips.
A ruha jól illeszkedik a telt csípőjére.
He saw her ample smile.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this with 'ample' meaning 'enough', but here it refers to physical size.
Merkitys
large or full in shape
Kollokaatiot
ample bosom
|ample figure
|ample hips
Synonyymit
full (Describes a rounded or well-developed body part.)
|
generous (Euphemistic way to describe large body parts.)
Antonyymit
slender (Describes someone thin or with small body parts.)
|
slim (Means having little fat; opposite of 'full' in this context.)
Teemat
descriptions
|appearance
|body
|core_vocabulary
Määritelmä
Large in size or shape, especially about a person's body.
Having a large or well-developed size or shape, especially referring to the body.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
ample
IPA
GB/ˈæmpəl/
US/ˈæmpəl/
Tavut ja painotus
ample (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (ample)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: ample
- Comparative: ampler
- Superlative: amplest
Sanaperhe
Forms
ampler
adjective
amplest
adjective
Related words
amplifier
noun B2
amplification
noun C1
Advanced or less common
amplitude
noun
Ilmaukset
ample evidence
1/ˈæmpəl ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
more than enough proof
More than enough proof to show that something is true.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Esimerkit
- We have ample time before the train leaves.
- She had ample time to prepare for the exam.