More than sufficient in amount, space, or time for a stated need.
Reach for it when reassuring someone that practical capacity comfortably covers the requirement
The timetable leaves ample time for questions after the demonstration.
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everyday
enough
Fits when simple sufficiency is the only claim needed
Careful Enough may mean the bare minimum rather than a comfortable margin.
everyday
Fits when physical room and ease of movement are central
Careful Spacious cannot describe time, evidence, or supplies.
warm
Fits when welcome plenty deserves stronger emphasis
Careful Abundant overstates a quantity that merely covers the need.
warm
Fits when the amount feels deliberately giving or spacious
Careful Generous attributes intention that a room or deadline may not have.
professional
sufficient
Fits when formal confirmation against a requirement is needed
Careful Sufficient sounds colder and less reassuring than ample.
formal
copious
Fits when a very large output or body of material is meant
Careful Copious may imply unwieldy excess rather than useful room.
ample opportunity
The placement gives trainees ample opportunity to practice.
ample space
There is ample space between the beds for wheelchairs.
ample evidence
Inspectors found ample evidence that the repair was complete.
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