Ample and Insufficient

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Ample adjective - Being more than enough without being excessive.

Usage example: there's ample time to order a pizza before the show

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Insufficient is an antonym for ample in topics: plenty of, sufficient.

Nearby Word: amply

Insufficient adjective - Not coming up to an expected measure or meeting a particular need.

Usage example: there's been an insufficient number of volunteers for the job, so I'll have to select someone

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Ample is an antonym for insufficient in topics: inadequate, lacking.

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