enough

¹enough

adj \i-ˈnəf, ē-, ə-\

Definition of ENOUGH

: occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations <enough food for everyone>

Examples of ENOUGH

1. Have you got enough money?
2. That's enough talk for now; let's get started.
3. There's enough food for everyone.

Origin of ENOUGH

Middle English ynough, from Old English genōg (akin to Old High German ginuog enough), from ge- (perfective prefix) + -nōg; akin to Latin nancisci to get, Greek enenkein to carry — more at co-

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with ENOUGH

breadstuff, cream puff, dyestuff, earmuff, feedstuff, foodstuff, greenstuff, handcuff, hang tough, hot stuff, kid stuff, Pine Bluff, rebuff, small stuff