Showing posts with label ample. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ample. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

ample, amble

Ample or ample means enough or more than enough, in size, extent, or quantity--
We ran out of these parts last month; make sure we have an ample supply.
You will have ample time to finish the exam.

Amble or amble means to walk or stroll in a leisurely way--
If you amble along like that it will take all day to get home.
He's trying to teach the horse to amble on command.

Amble may also be a noun ( thing or idea ), meaning a leisurely walk or stroll--
The old man still enjoys an amble in the garden.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"There will be ample time to amble about the grounds after we have seen the exhibit."