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ample | amble |

As an adjective ample

is large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.

As a noun amble is

an unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.

As a verb amble is

to stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.

ample

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended.
  • * All the people in that ample house Did to that image bow their humble knees. --Spenser.
  • Fully sufficient; abundant; liberal; copious; as, an ample fortune; ample justice.
  • Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative.

    • Synonyms

    * full, spacious, extensive, wide, capacious, abundant, plentiful, plenteous, copious, bountiful; rich, liberal, munificent * See also

    Related terms

    () * amplifiable * amplification * amplifier * amplificatory * amplify * amplitude

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    Anagrams

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    amble

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An unhurried leisurely walk or stroll.
  • An easy gait, especially that of a horse (as above).

    • Verb

    (ambl)
  • To stroll or walk slowly and leisurely.
  • Of a horse: to move along by using both legs on one side, and then the other.

    • Synonyms

    * (walk slowly and leisurely) saunter

    Anagrams

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