Meaning & Definition of word "Enough"
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Enough
/ɪˈnʌf/
adjective:
- 1. sufficient to meet the needs or requirements; adequate.
- Example: We have enough food for the entire week.
- 2. as much as necessary or desirable.
- Example: He didn't study enough for the exam.
adverb:
- 1. to a sufficient degree or extent; adequately.
- Example: She arrived early enough to get a good seat.
- 2. as much as required or desired.
- Example: The weather wasn't warm enough for swimming.
Etymology
Middle English 'inuff', from Old English 'genōg', meaning 'sufficient'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
enough is enough:
A phrase used to indicate that a situation has become intolerable.
good enough:
Satisfactory but not perfect.
enough said:
No further explanation is necessary.
Related Words
sufficient:
Adequate in amount, degree, or capacity.
adequate:
Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
Slang Meanings of enough
Meaning: That's enough
Example Sentence: When someone is done talking, you might say 'that's enough'.
Meaning: Enough said
Example Sentence: After explaining his point, he added 'enough said' to emphasize agreement.