adequately
adverb
ad·e·quate·ly
ˈa-di-kwət-lē 
: to an adequate or sufficient degree or extent
There is no way to adequately prepare yourself for encountering a wild mountain gorilla.—
Sy Montgomery
Sy MontgomeryThe blood volume is sufficient, but it's not being adequately distributed throughout the body.—Tom Ewing
Tom EwingExamples of adequately in a Sentence
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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The report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Wednesday also found that OceanGate, the vessel's operator, did not adequately test Titan or know its actual strength and durability.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
As the state continues to cut funding for public education, my concern is making sure that school bathrooms and locker rooms are safe, adequately stocked, clean, and accessible for all students.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Some traditional approaches to housing like group homes don’t adequately meet homeless vets’ needs, Meyer said.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The judge said Ephron must pay $4,500 in sanctions for his prior failure to adequately respond.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
As the state continues to cut funding for public education, my concern is making sure that school bathrooms and locker rooms are safe, adequately stocked, clean, and accessible for all students.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Some traditional approaches to housing like group homes don’t adequately meet homeless vets’ needs, Meyer said.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The judge said Ephron must pay $4,500 in sanctions for his prior failure to adequately respond.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adequately
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adequately. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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