: occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations
enough food for everyone
1
: in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction : sufficiently
3
: in a tolerable degree
she sang well enough
: a sufficient number, quantity, or amount
enough were present to constitute a quorum
had enough of their foolishness
—often used interjectionally
Synonyms
Examples of enough in a Sentence
Adjective
Have you got enough money?
That's enough talk for now; let's get started.
There's enough food for everyone.
Adverb
I couldn't run fast enough to catch up with her.
She's old enough to know better.
Are you rich enough to retire?
That's good enough for me.
Oddly enough, they've never actually met.
As if the crowds aren't bad enough, the parking situation is terrible.
We can do it if they help enough.
Pronoun
Have you had enough to eat?
He hasn't had much Spanish, but he knows enough to get by.
The crowds are enough of a problem as it is, without having to worry about parking as well!
It's enough to drive you crazy!
Recent Examples on the Web
Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 12 June 2024
But even a few days wouldn’t be enough to contain everyone’s questions about one of life’s greatest mysteries.
—Jennifer Swann, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Evert Lindquist, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
Already erratic, his cantankerous temper was further fueled by his infected foot, awful enough that people cover their mouths when exposed to the stench from it.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 June 2024
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Adjective
Former top general warns of 'inevitable' threats to US from Islamic State in wake of Moscow attack
Efforts are underway to deport the suspects as currently authorities have not developed enough evidence to bring any terrorism charges.
—Pierre Thomas, ABC News, 12 June 2024
But even a few days wouldn’t be enough to contain everyone’s questions about one of life’s greatest mysteries.
—Jennifer Swann, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
Adverb
William Reid, a marine biologist at Newcastle University in England, was lucky enough to get up-close with a colossal squid after fishers unexpectedly pulled one up in 2005 near South Georgia Island, located between Antarctica and South America.
—Evert Lindquist, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 June 2024
Already erratic, his cantankerous temper was further fueled by his infected foot, awful enough that people cover their mouths when exposed to the stench from it.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 14 June 2024
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enough. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.
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enough
1 of 3 adjective
: equal to the demands or needs : sufficient
enough
2 of 3 adverb1
: in or to a sufficient amount or degree : sufficiently
ran fast enough
2
: fully sense 1, quite
qualified enough for the job
3
: so as to be moderately good : tolerably
sang well enough
enough
3 of 3 noun
: a sufficient quantity
enough to meet our needs
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