C1 verb ニュートラル

ample

/ˈæmpl/

Used to describe an amount that is more than enough or plentiful for a particular purpose. It can refer to physical space, time, or abstract concepts like evidence or opportunity.

例文

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1

There is ample parking available behind the shopping center.

There is plenty of parking available behind the shopping center.

2

The defendant was given ample opportunity to explain his actions to the court.

The defendant was given more than enough opportunity to explain his actions to the court.

3

Don't rush; we've got ample time to get to the station before the train leaves.

Don't rush; we've got plenty of time to get to the station before the train leaves.

語族

名詞
ampleness
Verb
amplify
副詞
amply
形容詞
ample
関連
amplification
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覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Amplifier'. An amplifier gives you 'ample' volume—more than enough sound to fill a room.

クイックテスト

The hikers brought ______ supplies, so they weren't worried when the trip took an extra day.

正解!

正解は: ample

例文

1

There is ample parking available behind the shopping center.

everyday

There is plenty of parking available behind the shopping center.

2

The defendant was given ample opportunity to explain his actions to the court.

formal

The defendant was given more than enough opportunity to explain his actions to the court.

3

Don't rush; we've got ample time to get to the station before the train leaves.

informal

Don't rush; we've got plenty of time to get to the station before the train leaves.

4

The study provides ample evidence that the new treatment is effective for most patients.

academic

The study provides extensive evidence that the new treatment is effective for most patients.

5

Our current cash reserves provide an ample buffer against market volatility.

business

Our current cash reserves provide a generous buffer against market volatility.

語族

名詞
ampleness
Verb
amplify
副詞
amply
形容詞
ample
関連
amplification

よく使う組み合わせ

ample time more than enough time
ample evidence plentiful evidence
ample opportunity plenty of chances
ample space plenty of room
ample resources abundant resources

よく使うフレーズ

ample room for improvement

plenty of potential to get better

more than ample

extremely plentiful

amply rewarded

well compensated or recognized

よく混同される語

ample vs amplify

Ample is an adjective meaning 'enough', while amplify is a verb meaning 'to increase the volume or size of something'.

ample vs sufficient

Sufficient means 'just enough', whereas ample suggests 'more than enough' or 'generous'.

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使い方のコツ

Ample typically carries a positive or reassuring tone, suggesting that there is no need to worry about a shortage. It is frequently used in professional and academic writing to describe data or preparation.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'ample' as a verb because of its similarity to 'amplify'; remember that 'ample' is strictly an adjective. Also, avoid using it to describe people's physical size unless you are intentionally using a literary euphemism, as it can be sensitive.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of an 'Amplifier'. An amplifier gives you 'ample' volume—more than enough sound to fill a room.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'amplus', meaning large, spacious, or abundant.

文法パターン

Used before a noun (e.g., ample space) Used after a linking verb (e.g., the evidence is ample) Can be modified by 'more than' (e.g., more than ample)
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文化的な背景

In real estate and job descriptions, 'ample' is a common buzzword used to make properties or benefits sound more attractive and spacious.

クイックテスト

The hikers brought ______ supplies, so they weren't worried when the trip took an extra day.

正解!

正解は: ample

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enmandsion

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antegeoty

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To conduct a comprehensive geological assessment or survey of a land area before any structural development or human intervention occurs. This process is used to ensure the ground is stable and to record its original state for environmental compliance.

hyperregine

C1

A hyperregine refers to an extremely intensified or rigid system of regulation or management, often used in technical or administrative contexts to describe over-control. It characterizes a state where oversight mechanisms operate at an abnormally high or excessive level, potentially stifling flexibility.

presolvant

C1

A chemical substance or agent applied to a surface or material before the main cleaning or dissolving process to loosen contaminants. It is primarily used in industrial degreasing, dry cleaning, and specialized laboratory procedures to enhance the efficiency of the primary solvent.

monocludible

C1

Describing an object, space, or system that can be closed, blocked, or sealed using a single mechanism or at a solitary point. It is often used in technical, architectural, or logical contexts to denote a singular point of occlusion.

ultraturbtion

C1

To apply extreme, high-frequency agitation or turbulence to a substance, typically in a laboratory or industrial setting. This verb describes the process of disrupting a system's stability to achieve a state of hyper-homogeneity or to trigger a specific reaction.

extrauniable

C1

To extend or adapt a system, credit, or resource so that it functions outside a single university or unit. It is used primarily to describe the process of making institutional assets compatible with broader, multi-organizational frameworks.

antedictive

C1

To state, declare, or indicate a condition or event before it actually occurs; to pre-specify or predict based on prior logic or data. It is typically used in formal, technical, or logical contexts to describe the act of asserting a result in advance of its manifestation.

homogeoant

C1

A substance, agent, or factor that promotes uniformity or homogeneity within a specific geographical or structural environment. It is primarily used in technical contexts to describe something that eliminates diversity to create a consistent, identical state across a given area.

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