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Sufficed Meaning in English

word · lemma: suffice

səˈfaɪst
suh-FAYST
səfˈaɪst
suh-FYST

التعريف

Means 'was enough'—used to say that something met the needs or requirements in a situation.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Formal or written English; usually found in statements rather than questions. Commonly used with 'it', as in 'it sufficed'. Not commonly used in casual conversation; 'was enough' is more informal. 'Suffice it to say' is a related but different phrase.

جمل نموذجية

One piece of bread sufficed for her breakfast.

basic

His short answer sufficed for the teacher.

basic

The water in the bottle sufficed for our hike.

basic

We didn't have much money, but it sufficed for the trip.

natural

A simple 'thank you' would have sufficed.

natural

Back then, a handwritten note sufficed for communication.

natural