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
Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
While information about Chicano culture has increased, those who are steadfast enough to withstand the stares and learn about the underlying values are the ones who last, Thao said.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
Everybody’s just trying to do enough to get by, and that just wears you out.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Adverb
Bryant will also be able to focus on just one race after his fourth place finish — yes, that again — in the 300 hurdles in 39.08 was not good enough to advance.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
While information about Chicano culture has increased, those who are steadfast enough to withstand the stares and learn about the underlying values are the ones who last, Thao said.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Adjective
Part of the issue stems from the fact that Julia isn’t a sturdy enough anchor; her character at times feels flat.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2025
Everybody’s just trying to do enough to get by, and that just wears you out.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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That gave me my confidence back after a pretty rough departure from NBC.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Getting past these fights is going to rocket you to 99 pretty quickly, albeit getting Lumina Points is a different story.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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Looking up height requirements in advance can avoid disappointment for kids who may not be quite tall enough for some rides.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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This advantage is quite significant in at least two ways.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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About 1 inch of water, including rainfall, is usually sufficient for vegetable gardens.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Nonetheless, there is a satisfying, compact completeness to their handling of the storylines of four different young mothers and sufficient grace notes are enabled in each case to stave off the cliches that occasionally threaten to engulf events.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Noun
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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
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At the same time, in keeping with the principle of reasonable sufficiency, Moscow will likely delegate most ground warfare to its allies.—
Dmitry Adamsky,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Oct. 2015
Adverb
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Harry Bertoia Bar Stools from Knoll (Set of 2) $1,500 1stDibs These Harry Bertoia stools spotted on 1stDibs are the type of seats that can be dressed up or down—or left alone to be adequately admired.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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The lawsuit also pointed to Coors Field's netting, asserting that the protective material did not adequately extend throughout the ballpark.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Rethinking Returns on Investment The modern belief that science must deliver measurable economic returns is, historically speaking, a relatively recent development.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Rival electric car company Xpeng is due Wednesday to release the Max version of its relatively popular Mona M03 car.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
Adverb
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Colorectal cancer can take years to fully blossom, so the idea is that when these processes take hold in early childhood, cancer manifests at a younger and younger age.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Maintaining adequate vitamin D levels has benefits, including: Bone health: Women reach peak bone mass around 30.—
Amy Brownstein,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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This will give you adequate time to find the perfect viewing location and watch the sun glide between the skyscrapers.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
27 May 2025
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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