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ampler

ampler is the comparative form of ample.

Meaning of ample

Adjective

ample (comparative ampler, superlative amplest)

  1. Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; for example spacious, roomy or widely extended.
    • We have an ample supply of water
  2. Very adequate.
    • It was pointed out to me that the security was ample, and as I had no practical knowledge of house-valuing there was nothing to be gained by inspecting it.1923, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], “(please specify the page)”, in The Eyes of Max Carrados, London: Grant Richards, →OCLC
  3. Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive
    • an ample story

See all 5 meanings of ample

Questions about ampler

What is ampler the comparative form of?
Ampler is the comparative form of ample.

Words near ampler in the dictionary

  1. amplects
  2. Amplefordian
  3. Amplefordians
  4. Ampleforth
  5. ampleness
  6. ampler
  7. ampless
  8. amplest
  9. amplex
  10. amplexation
  11. amplexed

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