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ample

Meaning

Possessing a quantity that is sufficient or more than is needed.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The hikers reached the summit, exhausted but happy. They found an ample supply of clean water and ripe berries waiting for them, more than enough for everyone to eat and drink before their journey back down. Relief washed over them.

The adventurers found ample rations for the journey. With their packs overflowing, they felt a wave of relief. No one would go hungry, and there was even enough to share if they met friendly travelers on the dusty path.

The seasoned acorn collector, Silas, found himself with an ample store of nuts. Each pouch overflowed, more than enough to see him through the lean winter months, and then some. He could finally relax, a quiet relief washing over him.

The squirrel had an ample supply of nuts, more than enough for a thousand winters. He'd been a bit of a hoarder, burying acorns everywhere. Now, he sat atop his nutty mountain, looking slightly overwhelmed and wondering if he'd forgotten how to eat just one.

Barnaby the badger had an ample supply of shiny bottle caps, more than he could ever possibly need for his gnome-hat collection. He even had some left over to trade for extra-salty potato chips, his absolute favorite badger snack.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

We arrived at the campsite with ample firewood, more than enough to keep us warm all night. It was a relief, knowing we wouldn't have to ration it. The thought of a cozy fire with so much wood waiting was comforting.

The old lighthouse keeper found ample driftwood washed ashore after the storm, enough to keep his stove roaring and his small hut warm through the long, blustery winter ahead. He smiled, a quiet relief settling in his chest.

The shelter had ample supplies, enough blankets to swaddle every stray kitten and more dried fish than they could eat in a week. Relief washed over the worried volunteers; their worries about the upcoming winter storm melted away.

My uncle, bless his heart, had ample room in his belly for seconds, thirds, and a small country. He attacked the dessert table like a vacuum cleaner with a sweet tooth, leaving behind only crumbs and a vague scent of regret.

My pet capybara, Bartholomew, had an ample supply of artisanal cheese puffs, so many in fact, that he started building tiny, cheesy fortresses in the living room. He'd defend his creations with enthusiastic, drooling barks, a truly regal sight.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

She packed her bag, confident she had ample room for all her souvenirs. After a whirlwind trip, she still had a few extra treats to share, a testament to her careful planning and the generous space.

The excavation crew found ample supplies of the rare mineral. Enough to finish the project, and then some, which meant everyone could finally go home for a decent rest.

The old greenhouse, long abandoned, still held a surprising warmth. Through cracked panes, sunlight streamed onto the resilient succulents and cacti, their dusty leaves plump and firm. There was ample water in the overturned cistern, enough for years, and the air, though still, felt rich with the promise of life.

After weeks of diligent preparation, the gluttonous chef surveyed his opulent buffet. He had procured an ample supply of every delicacy imaginable; mountains of truffles, rivers of gravy, and enough cheese to build a small fortress. His guests, notorious for their prodigious appetites, would surely be sated.

Reginald, a renowned badger truffle hunter, found his usual foraging grounds depleted, forcing him to venture into the Whispering Woods. Fortunately, he'd packed ample dried crickets for his journey; enough to sustain his robust appetite through any potential woodland encounters, even with unusually gregarious squirrels.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

After weeks of meticulous planning, she realized she had ample time to finish the project. The pantry overflowed with provisions, an ample supply ensuring no one would go hungry through the long winter.

The expedition found an ample store of bioluminescent fungi, enough to illuminate their subterranean journey for weeks and still leave plenty for future researchers. Relief washed over them, a palpable easing of their gnawing apprehension.

The old artisan surveyed his workshop, a haven of meticulously organized components. He possessed ample supplies of polished obsidian and rare phosphorescent fungi, enough to complete his intricate astrolabe designs for the foreseeable future. A quiet satisfaction settled over him.

The eccentric gourmand, eschewing all terrestrial sustenance, declared his pantry was filled with an ample supply of artisanal moon cheese and stardust soufflé. He believed such exotica guaranteed not merely satiety, but a veritable surfeit of celestial delights, quite beyond the prosaic needs of mortal man.

The eminent gastronomist, with his preternaturally capacious gullet, consumed the ostentatious, ambrosial trifle. He declared the quantity of candied kumquats and evaporated sea urchin roe was ample, leaving just enough room for a chortle and a rather bombastic dissertation on the structural integrity of meringue.

Difficulty

Basic — Common words most learners already know.

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