amply

[ am-plee ]

/ ˈæm pli /

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adverb

in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly: He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food.

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Origin of amply

First recorded in 1550–60; amp(le) + -ly

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Yet the exercise was of vital importance—as the two somewhat smaller earthquakes yesterday have amply shown.
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That is the only reason they could be so amply rewarded for so little effort.
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But as his own presidency has amply demonstrated, only on the odd occasion does hope translate into reality.
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Gdon Tallemant is amply immortalized by the Historiettes, which fill ten closely printed volumes in the excellent edition of MM.
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Willy was amply rewarded with the smile the young ladies bestowed on him.
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But doubtless the reader is already weary of illustrations; and our promise has been amply fulfilled.
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The after development of the work has amply justified the wisdom of the undertaking.
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British Dictionary definitions for amply

amply

/ (ˈæmplɪ) /

adverb

more than sufficiently; fully; generouslyhe was amply rewarded

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Word Origin and History for amply

amply

adv.

1550s, from ample + -ly (2).

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adverb

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