amply
Americanadverb
adverb
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of amply
Example Sentences
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Some degree of privacy in nonprofit associations is—but not if the government designs a targeted effort to accomplish an amply justified public-policy goal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
We’re already amply aware that some stars are just so talented that they’re beyond accountability or making amends for previous power abuses that irreparably harmed other people and their careers.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
The Scots' first game against Haiti doesn't kick off until 2am on 14 June and Kieran, a professional chef, has ensured all 150 guests making it through the night will be amply fed and watered.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
But given that you can amply cover your costs, and that you have pensions and Social Security, you could likely afford to be more exposed to the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 2, 2026
What could you say about class beyond the obvious pieties—the widening income gap, the slow demise of the blue-collar middle, the struggle of the underclass—all worthy subjects but amply documented in our pages and elsewhere?
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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