Meaning & Definition of Enough in English
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Enough
Pronunciation:
/ɪˈnʌf/Part of Speech:
adjective, adverbMeaning 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.