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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Recent Examples of enough
Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
That leads to some interesting variations in the creature’s look, some just different enough to appease Universal’s lawyers.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Party is still not doing enough on either count.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adverb
Run cold water over the eggs or place them in ice water until the eggs are cool enough to handle.
—Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
That leads to some interesting variations in the creature’s look, some just different enough to appease Universal’s lawyers.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
People familiar with the situation told CNBC that enough Democratic senators had agreed to vote for the deal to clear a 60-vote minimum threshold.
—Tasmin Lockwood,hugh Leask,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
Update your emergency kit and be sure to include enough food and water to last for 3 days for each person in your home.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Slavin certainly makes a great first pass in-zone and does enough to help drive play in the right direction.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Party is still not doing enough on either count.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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But the secondary characters generally are not sufficiently developed to leave much of an impression.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Energy said the practice is best executed while the vehicle is plugged in to ensure the battery is sufficiently charged and that the cabin is warmed to optimize performance.—
Jalen Williams,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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To be honest with you, everyone on the cast is pretty horrified by her behavior.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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Late hours are a must, bathroom graffiti helps and there should be a fairly high ratio of cheap beer to, well, pretty much everything else.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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This new chink in the armor of dark energy resulted from Lee and colleagues from Yonsei University discovering that Type Ia supernova may not be quite so standard after all.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Which for a big break was quite old, really.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These reasons alone might be sufficient for those who hold the shares to consider taking profits or selling some of the upside option premium, anticipating that additional upside in the near term is unlikely.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, the deal remains far from final, with key questions about Republican endorsement and sufficient Democratic support still unresolved.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His attorneys plan to file motions challenging the sufficiency of the charges and alleging political pressure, while prosecutors prepare to disclose transcripts and records of his 2020 testimony.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Sep. 2025
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To determine the sufficiency of the evidence, the appellate judges identified the reasonable inferences that could be drawn from the circumstances proved.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Inspectors also found that staff didn’t always wear all the necessary PPE, take the PPE on and off properly or adequately sanitize the gear.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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For others, strapped for space or time, the path to eating adequately while not overspending is more challenging.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Training ground facilities are relatively basic compared to those of other Spanish top-flight clubs.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Because of the huge amount of money that’s put in front of the players and relatively weak fields, the opportunity to make a lot of money is very, very clear.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hours later, an appeals court let the ruling to fully fund SNAP stand.—
NEAL RUBIN,
Freep.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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