C1 verb 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
ampleness
Verb
amplify
부사
amply
형용사
ample
관련
amplification
💡

암기 팁

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: ample

예시

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.

어휘 가족

명사
ampleness
Verb
amplify
부사
amply
형용사
ample
관련
amplification

자주 쓰는 조합

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

자주 쓰는 구문

ample room for improvement

plenty of potential to get better

more than ample

extremely plentiful

amply rewarded

well compensated or recognized

자주 혼동되는 단어

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'.

📝

사용 참고사항

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.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

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.

💡

암기 팁

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

📖

어원

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

문법 패턴

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)
🌍

문화적 맥락

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: ample

관련 단어

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

A submicroscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism, often causing disease. In technology, it refers to a piece of malicious code that replicates itself to damage or disrupt a computer system.

species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

bonus

B2

A bonus is an extra amount of money, credit, or benefit added to what is expected or required. It is typically given as a reward for good performance or as an incentive to encourage future effort.

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