ample
Meaning(s)
1. enough or more than enough
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
ample opportunity/parking
Analysis
'Ample' is an adjective that is used to describe a quantity that is enough or more than enough: "An ample amount of food and drink". Or it can refer to a person who has a curvaceous or broad body shape: "Her ample curves filled out the dress." This is an adjective used in both social and professional situations but it is a formal description not often used in casual situations.
Social Examples (Advance)
- The teacher insisted that there would be ample opportunity to speak about the exams in the coming weeks.
- I was delighted to arrive at the stadium and find ample parking even though a full house was expected for the game.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- There will be ample opportunity to air your grievances following the meeting. I'd like to finish my presentation first.
- I think we can stop production for this quarter. We have ample products to meet demand.