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amply

American  
[am-plee] / ˈæm pli /

adverb

  1. in an ample manner; sufficiently or abundantly.

    He apologized amply for his error. They were amply supplied with food.
amply British  
/ ˈæmplɪ /

adverb

  1. more than sufficiently; fully; generously

    he was amply rewarded
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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

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

Example Sentences

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He has also been amply compensated, earning about $20 million annually in recent years and he is slated to get a $25 million cash salary in 202 6, Berkshire recently disclosed External link.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Mr. Trump will meet with anyone, as he’s amply demonstrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

The family’s impact on fashion consumption and body perception has been amply established.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2025

And indeed Swift has been amply rewarded on the road: At No. 1 on Pollstar’s list was her Eras tour, which sold more than $2 billion in tickets across 149 dates on five continents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025

“First, that grading is not an exact science. Second, this case has demonstrated amply the absurdity of setting grades by public hearing.”

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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