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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Recent Examples of enough
Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
Terry wasn’t certain that every store would have enough food to make it through the night, though their supplier out of Waco was headed to the P. Terry’s commissary with an 18-wheeler stocked with food.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 July 2025
The layout also eliminates the need for the width-extending side flares that converters need to add in order to make the transverse bed long enough, maintaining a sleeker profile.
—New Atlas, 26 July 2025
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Adverb
The sequel picks up 30 years after the first movie as Happy returns to golf in an effort to make enough money to cover tuition at his child's dream school.
—Luke Chinman, People.com, 25 July 2025
Terry wasn’t certain that every store would have enough food to make it through the night, though their supplier out of Waco was headed to the P. Terry’s commissary with an 18-wheeler stocked with food.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
Noun
However, Richard says that’s still not good enough.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 26 July 2025
The layout also eliminates the need for the width-extending side flares that converters need to add in order to make the transverse bed long enough, maintaining a sleeker profile.
—New Atlas, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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Even the title phrase, which Francis immediately fell for, falls pretty squarely in line with classic country wordplay and lyrical imagery.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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But to concentrate their efforts on what will benefit the fish the most, scientists still need to answer some pretty fundamental questions about how smelt use their delta.—
Moira Donovan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
Adverb
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What’s more, quite unlike the audience for other performers in their 70s who’ve passed through recently, the crowd skewed young; the median age might’ve been half his age.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 July 2025
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The distinction between a studio apartment and a one-bedroom apartment is quite simple, but understanding why the former can be a better option than the latter is slightly more complicated.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The heat from a lightning strike is sufficient to partially melt the antenna of a vehicle and can cause what seems like a small explosion of sparks as tiny fragments of metal melt and burn.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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The results of this study clearly demonstrate that for Compulsives, information is not sufficient to change their self-sabotaging behavior.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Noun
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These need to be filed before the Patent Office to be assessed for both technical and legal sufficiency.—
Wen Xie,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Although the test is too late to guide current crop fertilization, the post-harvest evaluation can estimate N sufficiency levels during the corn growing season and provide a valuable tool for fine-tuning future nitrogen management strategies.—
Dr. Haiying Tao,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Examples of media misrepresentation include reports from the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN) that emphasize the catastrophic consequences of climate change without adequately discussing the practical steps needed for the transition to renewable energy.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The deadline also shows Trump has yet to give up on the most elusive figment of his Ukraine policy: that the Kremlin actually wants peace, and has yet to be persuaded adequately into it.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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And yet, Lerman, now 33, manages to keep a relatively low profile.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Three relatively unheralded pitchers — Vásquez, Ryan Bergert (sixth round pick in 2021) and Stephen Kolek (Rule 5 pick from Seattle in 2023) — have combined for a 3.79 ERA in 204 1/3 innings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adverb
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One standout feature of this home is the spacious front porch, which is fully covered to protect you from sun, rain, and snow.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Macdonald, who doubles as the defensive play caller, has said Woolen is an elite coverage player — when he’s fully focused.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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For minimalists, a smaller organizer will be adequate and less obtrusive.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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However, other people who lived in the area said their wireless coverage was adequate and did not think constructing a new tower was necessary.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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