ample
More than enough; plenty of room or plenty of something.
ample in a sentence
- There was ample space in the tent for all four of us and the dog.
- Don't worry about running out, because there is ample cake for everybody, with slices to spare.
Try an 11+ style question
Verbal reasoning papers often ask about a word like this.
Which word is closest in meaning to ample?
- Ainsufficient
- Bplentiful
- Cscanty
- Dscarce
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B: plentiful. The other three mean the opposite of ample.
Which word is most nearly opposite in meaning to ample?
- Ascanty
- Bplentiful
- Cabundant
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A: scanty. The other three mean nearly the same as ample.
Words that mean something similar
plentiful, abundant
Words that mean the opposite
scanty, scarce, insufficient
Careful: ample is not sufficient
Ample is more than enough. Sufficient is just enough. Read why children mix them up.
More words about size & amount
- approximate: Close to the right amount, but not exact.
- bountiful: Giving or containing a very large amount.
- cluster: A small group of things close together.
- colossal: Extremely large; absolutely huge.
- contract: To become smaller or shorter.
- cram: To squeeze too many things into a small space.
- cumbersome: Heavy and awkward to carry or use.
- dearth: A shortage of something, so there is not enough to go around.
More words to explore
Sitting the 11+ in Kent, Medway or Buckinghamshire?
Plain-English guides to each test, from the councils’ own pages: Kent Test · Medway Test · Bucks Secondary Transfer Test