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- [am-plee]
- /ˈæm pli/
- /ˈæm.pl̩/
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- [am-plee]
- /ˈæm pli/
Definitions of amply word
- adverb amply more than sufficiently; fully; generously 3
- adverb amply to an ample degree; liberally; fully 3
- adverb amply in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly: He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food. 1
- noun amply In an ample manner. 1
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Origin of amply
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; amp(le) + -ly
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Parts of speech for Amply
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
amply popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
amply usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for amply
adv amply
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- lavishly — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
- richly — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
adverb amply
- sufficiently — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.
Antonyms for amply
adv amply
- inadequately — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- insufficiently — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- illiberal — narrowminded; bigoted.
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