Enough

/ɪˈnʌf/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

sufficient to meet the needs or requirements; adequate.

We have enough food for the entire week.

as much as necessary or desirable.

He didn't study enough for the exam.

adverb

to a sufficient degree or extent; adequately.

She arrived early enough to get a good seat.

as much as required or desired.

The weather wasn't warm enough for swimming.

Middle English 'inuff', from Old English 'genōg', meaning 'sufficient'.

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.

sufficient

Adequate in amount, degree, or capacity.

adequate

Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.

That's enough

When someone is done talking, you might say 'that's enough'.

Enough said

After explaining his point, he added 'enough said' to emphasize agreement.