B2adjective 2K

Sufficient

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

Meaning of Sufficient

enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need

In simple words: enough or adequate

Sufficient in a sentence

• Allow sufficient time to get there.
• One dose should be sufficient.
• These reasons are not sufficient to justify the ban.
• Our budget is hardly sufficient to pay people, let alone buy any new equipment.
• Is £100 sufficient for your expenses?
• The salary proved sufficient for his needs.

How to use Sufficient

Use 'sufficient' in academic, formal, or professional contexts when discussing resources or conditions. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'enough' are more appropriate.

Grammar pattern

sufficient + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'suffice' — if something suffices, it's sufficient.

Related words

Collocations with Sufficient

• be
• prove
• seem
• quite
• barely
• hardly
• for

Synonyms for Sufficient

• adequate
• enough
• satisfactory
• ample
• suitable

Opposites of Sufficient

• insufficient
• inadequate
• lacking

Common mistakes with Sufficient

• Confused with 'efficient' — remember 'sufficient' means enough, while 'efficient' means doing something well with minimal waste.
• Using 'sufficient' in contexts where 'a little' or 'some' would fit better.
• Mixing up 'sufficient' with 'sufficiently' — one is an adjective and the other an adverb.

Frequently asked questions about Sufficient

What does Sufficient mean?

enough or adequate

What is the definition of Sufficient?

enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need

How do you use Sufficient in a sentence?

Allow sufficient time to get there.

Can you give another example of Sufficient?

One dose should be sufficient.

What are synonyms for Sufficient?

Common alternatives include adequate, enough, satisfactory, ample, suitable.

What is the opposite of Sufficient?

Opposite meanings include insufficient, inadequate, lacking.

What words go with Sufficient?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, seem, quite, barely, hardly, for.

What are common mistakes when using Sufficient?

Confused with 'efficient' — remember 'sufficient' means enough, while 'efficient' means doing something well with minimal waste. Using 'sufficient' in contexts where 'a little' or 'some' would fit better. Mixing up 'sufficient' with 'sufficiently' — one is an adjective and the other an adverb.

How do you pronounce Sufficient?

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

When should I use Sufficient?

Use 'sufficient' in academic, formal, or professional contexts when discussing resources or conditions. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler terms like 'enough' are more appropriate.

What CEFR level is Sufficient?

"Sufficient" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.