enough
word
/iˈnəf/, /ɪˈnəf/
i-NUHF
/ɪnˈʌf/
i-NUHF
Definition
To a degree or quantity that is adequate or satisfactory; as much as needed.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used as a determiner, pronoun, adverb, or adjective. Often appears before nouns: 'enough money', or after adjectives/adverbs: 'big enough'. Don't confuse with 'sufficient', which is more formal.
Spanish: suficientePortuguese (BR): suficientePortuguese (PT): suficienteChinese (Simplified): 足够Chinese (Traditional): 足夠Hindi: पर्याप्तArabic: كافٍBengali: যথেষ্ট - বেশি নাRussian: достаточноJapanese: 十分 - 足りるVietnamese: đủKorean: 충분하다Turkish: yeterli - yeterUrdu: کافی - بسIndonesian: cukup
Example Sentences
She didn’t study enough for the exam.
basic
Is there enough time to finish the project?
natural
I can’t hear you loud enough, please speak up.
natural
I have enough food for everyone.
basic
We don’t have enough chairs for the guests.
basic
You’ve eaten enough; no need for more.
natural