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amply
[ am-plee ]
adverb
- in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly:
He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food.
amply
/ ˈæmplɪ /
adverb
- more than sufficiently; fully; generously
he was amply rewarded
Example Sentences
The Phoenix Mercury are projected at 74 percent to make the playoffs and 7 percent to deliver another trophy to Diana Taurasi’s amply populated case.
Since we lose a lot of heat through the bottom of our feet, and the Whiteout is meant to wear in cold weather, Bogs outfitted it with a thick, amply cushioned insole that acts as an extra barrier to ground chill.
Providence, Rhode Island, for instance, became a by-word for corruption with its amply funded “roads to nowhere” in the 1980s and 1990s and its mayor eventually imprisoned for racketeering and fraud.
I promise that you’ll be amply rewarded as you explore another, smaller dimension of the natural world.
“The owner of a Loma Portal home is amply safeguarded,” the ad read.
The text amply surveys the various cultural exponents of tattooing accompanied by excellent images.
That was amply demonstrated during the recent feud between rappers T.I. and Azealia Banks.
It does not know how to govern, as Morsi's presidency amply demonstrated.
She was no such thing, as the full quote in all its context amply corroborates.
Happily, it is a place more than amply filled by hundreds of prior works.
Barbour adds that 'many others of mickle main' were killed in the mle; and the statement is amply confirmed.
They, however, kept the same warmth of feeling for him, as was amply proved during the crisis of 1877.
Two days were amply sufficient to see all that Calais has to exhibit.
If there were something rude and uncouth in old Schiller, it was amply compensated by his noble spirit.
The list of challenge cups presented by Her Majesty will amply confirm the assertion.
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More About Amply
What does amply mean?
Amply means fully, sufficiently, or abundantly.
It is the adverb form of ample, which means enough—sufficient or adequate. Ample can also mean more than enough—plentiful or abundant.
Ample is often used in the context of things like time, room, space, supplies, or resources (such as food and money) to indicate that there is enough or more than enough of what is needed, as in There is ample space.
Amply is typically used to describe an action as being sufficient, as in I thought I amply explained everything, or generous, as in He gave amply to charity.
Example: The building is amply protected—it has security gates and guards posted at several locations.
Where does amply come from?
The first records of the word amply come from the 1500s. It comes from the Latin amplus, meaning “large,” “wide,” or “spacious.” The words amplitude and amplify are based on the same root.
Amply is typically used to indicate that someone has done enough or more than enough to meet the needs of the situation. More commonly used synonyms include sufficiently, adequately, and generously.
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What are some other forms related to amply?
- ample (adjective)
What are some synonyms for amply?
What are some words that share a root or word element with amply?
What are some words that often get used in discussing amply?
How is amply used in real life?
Amply is often used in the context of giving, providing, or supplying things to others, but it can be used in all kinds of contexts.
I've been neglecting my #avianland duties somewhat – my visitors have been amply fed, fear not, I just haven't been telling you about it… pic.twitter.com/5atyjj8shT
— John "Not viable" Rayment (@johncrayment) December 29, 2020
The career goal I aspire to most is to work in an office with an amply stocked fridge of free snacks. But like really good snacks, ya know?
— shellfish mademoiselle (@KurtInterrupted) August 28, 2016
Although evolution can amply explain why, I still wonder how small children are capable of producing such spectacular amounts of noise.
— Kurumi (@bunnymuse) August 28, 2010
Try using amply!
Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of amply?
A. scantily
B. plentifully
C. bountifully
D. abundantly
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