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
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
The Hoffmans were not well enough to attend the funeral, but watched the livestream.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Make sure the sink is full enough to submerge the grates.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
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Adverb
County Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling dismissed the charges last week, noting that there was not enough evidence to support a prosecution, though there was probable cause to support Guevara’s arrest.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
The Hoffmans were not well enough to attend the funeral, but watched the livestream.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Noun
The bill raises the federal debt ceiling by $5 trillion, enough to carry the government beyond the 2026 midterm elections.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 July 2025
Make sure the sink is full enough to submerge the grates.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enough
Adverb
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Smart plugs are pretty darn handy to turn almost anything (lamps!—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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There is pretty much only one woman with a speaking part in the entire movie, played by Cindy Morgan, previously seen as Lacey Underall in Caddyshack.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
Adverb
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The Champagne Bar is a more casual outpost, although still quite lavish (it’s called the Champagne Bar, after all).—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Automatic pool cleaners can be quite pricey, so Prime Day is a great time to score a deal.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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For singles, one garage space can be sufficient, using those square feet for other purposes, like a larger kitchen.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But the offer wasn’t sufficient, the person said, and Nintendo ultimately opted to pull its products from Amazon in the US.—
Glen Luke Flanagan,
Fortune,
30 June 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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Biometrics are typically stored locally and never transmitted, but organizations must still demonstrate compliance and reassure stakeholders that sensitive data is adequately protected.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, which is critical in keeping your hips from sagging and your lower back will be adequately supported.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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So far, the country's outbound shipments have held up relatively strong over the past two months, as exporters pivoted to alternative markets, notably Southeast Asian countries and European Union nations.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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But at a price point just north of $500, that’s a relatively small gripe for an otherwise sound piece of equipment.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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Rounding out the trio is the Circadian Cream Overnight Collagen Seal ($135), a rich overnight mask that doesn’t fully absorb—by design—so skin wakes up still visibly moisturized and refreshed.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The contract is not fully guaranteed; however, Wilson — the Nets’ second-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft — is a rotation player and considered part of the team’s future as its rebuild continues.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Inhibiting top talent’s potential by withholding adequate support for their bold initiatives exposes a company mistaking activity for true, impactful progress.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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While some Hollywood studios such as Lionsgate and Blumhouse have collaborated with AI companies, others have been reluctant to announce partnerships at the risk of offending talent that have voiced concerns over how AI could be used to alter their digital likeness without adequate compensation.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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“Enough.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enough. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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