Ample and Skimp

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Ample adjective - Being more than enough without being excessive.

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Skimp is an antonym for ample.

Nearby Word: amply

Skimp adjective - Less plentiful than what is normal, necessary, or desirable.

Usage example: a dieter complaining about skimp meals that were served at the fat farm

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Ample is an antonym for skimp.

Nearby Words: skimpy, skimping, skimped

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