Difference between Ample and Generous

What is the difference between Ample and Generous?

Ample as an adjective is large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended. while Generous as an adjective is of noble birth.

Ample

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Large; great in size, extent, capacity, or bulk; spacious; roomy; widely extended. Fully sufficient; abundant; liberal; copious; as, an ample fortune; ample justice. Not contracted or brief; not concise; extended; diffusive; as, an ample narrative.

Example sentence: And what is needed to prevent them from joining gangs was ample recreation for boys as well as girls, jobs and internships for training and money, and assistance to allow their families to live in decent homes.

Generous

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of noble birth.Noble in behaviour or actions; principled, not petty; kind, magnanimous.Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed.Large, more than ample, copious.

Example sentence: I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.

We hope you now know whether to use Ample or Generous in your sentence.

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