Enough Meaning in English
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
I have enough food for everyone.
basic
She didn’t study enough for the exam.
basic
We don’t have enough chairs for the guests.
basic
Is there enough time to finish the project?
natural
I can’t hear you loud enough, please speak up.
natural
You’ve eaten enough; no need for more.
natural