1
as in sufficiently
in or to a degree or quantity that meets one's requirements or satisfaction
the elevator is big enough to hold everyone
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2
as in pretty
to some degree or extent
I can play the piano well enough, but I have no hope for a musical career
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3
as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I think we're prepared enough—we just lack the will to actually do it
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as in sufficient
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as in sufficiency
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Recent Examples of enough
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Chicago Tribune His players don’t look at him as a guy old enough to be their grandfather.
—Paul Newberry, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Anyway, the White House’s apparent openness to some tariff flexibility was enough to shift the mood — for a while, anyway — on Wall Street, which, after three straight trading days of losses, was ready to go bargain shopping.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
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This adorable mini tote is just big enough to fit your phone, a slim wallet, and a few small essentials like your go-to lipstick or favorite sunglasses.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Chicago Tribune His players don’t look at him as a guy old enough to be their grandfather.
—Paul Newberry, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The Supreme Court didn't rule on whether the government's evidence was enough to justify the deportations.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Anyway, the White House’s apparent openness to some tariff flexibility was enough to shift the mood — for a while, anyway — on Wall Street, which, after three straight trading days of losses, was ready to go bargain shopping.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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These strips are pretty comfortable to wear as well, not overly stiff and easy to manipulate around your nose and tuck into crevices.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
15 Apr. 2025
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But he’s displayed some pretty serious character in the past month.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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Turquoise waters and swaying palms, gentle breezes and sunset cocktails—few places on Earth inspire tranquility quite like the Caribbean. From Aruba to Antigua, Belize to the Bahamas, the region has an irresistible charm that has drawn tourists and escape-seekers for decades.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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His bill lacks sufficient public support from GOP colleagues for now, but the private frustrations among lawmakers are starting to pile up.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Volkswagen brand has around 37,000 vehicles, sufficient for approximately two months of sales, in its U.S. inventory, the spokesperson added.—
Christina Amann and Victoria Waldersee,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Taurus offers a peace rooted in gratitude, sufficiency, and care.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
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Done right, the concept naturally corresponds with the principle of reasonable sufficiency.—
Dmitry Adamsky,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Oct. 2015
Adverb
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Consider setting up a project management office to allow for each to be adequately addressed.—
Jeff Schmitz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The second would drop the biggest war Europe has seen in 80 years squarely in the lap of European powers that may or may not have the capacity to manage the issue adequately.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But if Trump lowers them through negotiations relatively quickly, the worst-case scenario can be avoided.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Gold has been used as currency for millennia and formed the basis for many monetary systems until relatively recently, but its weaknesses are now apparent.—
Edward Fishman,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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This can include supporting lending programs where individuals borrow devices as needed and ensure everyone has the tools to take part fully in the digital economy.—
Sumeet Grover,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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As of September, the prison employed 320 corrections officers, about 47 positions short of being fully staffed, according to the report.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Production values are adequate, apart from the occasional iffy digital effect.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Concerns have been raised about DOGE operatives, many with ties to Musk's companies, gaining access to sensitive government data without adequate oversight or experience.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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