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Enough

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈnʌf/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈnʌf/"]/

Meaning of Enough

used before plural or uncountable nouns to mean ‘as many or as much as somebody needs or wants’

In simple words: sufficient or adequate amount

Enough in a sentence

• Have you made enough copies?
• Is there enough room for me?
• I didn't have enough clothes to last a week.
• Don't ask me to do it. I've got enough problems as it is.
• There was food enough for all.

How to use Enough

Use 'enough' to indicate that something is adequate. Avoid in overly formal writing. 'Enough' can modify nouns or adjectives.

Grammar pattern

enough + noun/adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'enough' like 'in rough' – you have just enough in a rough situation.

Related words

Collocations with Enough

• enough time
• enough space
• enough money
• enough information
• good enough

Synonyms for Enough

• sufficient

Opposites of Enough

• not enough
• insufficient
• inadequate

Common mistakes with Enough

• Using 'enough' before verbs (e.g., 'enough eat') instead of after (e.g., 'eat enough')
• Confusing 'enough' with 'too' (e.g., 'too much' means excessive)
• Incorrectly placing 'enough' in the sentence (e.g., 'I have money enough' instead of 'I have enough money')

Frequently asked questions about Enough

What does Enough mean?

sufficient or adequate amount

What is the definition of Enough?

used before plural or uncountable nouns to mean ‘as many or as much as somebody needs or wants’

How do you use Enough in a sentence?

Have you made enough copies?

Can you give another example of Enough?

Is there enough room for me?

What are synonyms for Enough?

Common alternatives include sufficient.

What is the opposite of Enough?

Opposite meanings include not enough, insufficient, inadequate.

What words go with Enough?

It commonly pairs with enough time, enough space, enough money, enough information, good enough.

What are common mistakes when using Enough?

Using 'enough' before verbs (e.g., 'enough eat') instead of after (e.g., 'eat enough') Confusing 'enough' with 'too' (e.g., 'too much' means excessive) Incorrectly placing 'enough' in the sentence (e.g., 'I have money enough' instead of 'I have enough money')

How do you pronounce Enough?

US: /["/ɪˈnʌf/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈnʌf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Enough?

Use 'enough' to indicate that something is adequate. Avoid in overly formal writing. 'Enough' can modify nouns or adjectives.

What CEFR level is Enough?

"Enough" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.