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Meaning & Definition of Enough in English

English

Enough

Pronunciation:

/ɪˈnʌf/

Part of Speech:

adjective, adverb

Meaning and Definition of Enough

1. Primary Definition

sufficient to meet the needs, requirements, or conditions

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: As much or as many as required.

    Example Sentence: I have enough money to buy the car.

  • Definition: Satisfactory in quantity or degree.

    Example Sentence: She is talented enough to win the competition.

  • Definition: To the required degree.

    Example Sentence: He didn't study enough to pass the exam.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

sufficient | adequate | ample | plenty | satisfactory

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.

Translations

  • Spanish: suficiente
  • French: suffisant
  • German: genug
  • Russian: достаточно

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.