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
Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
The adventures in this world could continue in the event of the show’s success — and with this much star power, success is a real possibility — but nothing in the observations about modern American life is lively enough to require continuation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Two Israeli officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the government believed that with the aid and goods that entered the enclave in recent months and during the temporary ceasefire, there were enough supplies in Gaza for several more months.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
The white man ripped off the black man long enough.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2025
The adventures in this world could continue in the event of the show’s success — and with this much star power, success is a real possibility — but nothing in the observations about modern American life is lively enough to require continuation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
There will also be enough cold air and instability that there is a 10% to 20% chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night into Thursday evening, according to Munroe.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2025
Two Israeli officials, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said the government believed that with the aid and goods that entered the enclave in recent months and during the temporary ceasefire, there were enough supplies in Gaza for several more months.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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It’s been pretty sporadic and erratic with a bunch of them.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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As a result, quantitative models are still pretty confident that Brody is going to win.—
Nathaniel Rakich,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While millions of adults celebrate St. Patrick's Day with feasts, parades, songs, and dance—no one celebrates the holiday quite like children.—
Nicole Harris,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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Raised by a single mother and mentored by his entrepreneurial uncle, his passion for business was ignited quite early in his life.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If tax liability is relatively low, a CPA is sufficient.—
Patrick Lonergan,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Neither of these things were sufficient to save her job.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
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Done right, the concept naturally corresponds with the principle of reasonable sufficiency.—
Dmitry Adamsky,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Oct. 2015
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The explicit goals of the long term financial plan are revenue sufficiency and rate calculation.—
Graham P. Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Doctors often downplay or fail to thoroughly treat the biological changes that trigger physical, emotional, and social shifts at midlife, and Berry is asking hard questions about why the medical community doesn't adequately address this important stage with patients.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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The budget doesn’t adequately address teacher pay, doesn’t support first-time homebuyers or fill the childcare gap.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Finally, compared with the massive bureaucracies of modern governments and corporations, the Vatican is relatively small and not as wealthy as it is often portrayed.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of these is a relatively rosy economic scenario, the other less so, nonetheless, either or both would likely see rate cutting by the FOMC.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Essentially, this approach encourages leaders to recognize choices, understand their origins, and own them fully.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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California’s last housing bond, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2018, authorized $4 billion for various affordable housing programs, though the funds were fully allocated by the end of 2024.—
Kate Talerico,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Known as user fees, the money provides adequate staffing for reviews of myriad products.—
Christina Jewett,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Actions must be prioritized and practiced in advance to ensure adequate response during such chaos.—
Ilia Sotnikov,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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