Cool MateMeaning of Adequately
in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
In simple words: well enough; sufficiently
Adequately in a sentence
- Are you adequately insured?
How to use Adequately
Use 'adequately' when you mean something meets the necessary standards but doesn't exceed them. It's suitable in both written and spoken contexts.
Grammar pattern
adequately + verb/adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'ad-equate-ly'—equal to what is needed.
Related words
Collocations with Adequately
- perform adequately
- function adequately
- respond adequately
- score adequately
- meet adequately
Synonyms for Adequately
- sufficiently
- adequate
- competently
- satisfactorily
- acceptably
Opposites of Adequately
- inadequately
- insufficiently
Common mistakes with Adequately
- Using 'adequate' when 'adequately' is needed, e.g., 'The plan is adequate' instead of 'The plan works adequately.'
- Confusing 'adequately' with 'adequate' when describing an action.
- Incorrectly using 'adequately' in informal speech.
Adequately appears in
Adequately in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل كافٍ
بشكل جيد بما فيه الكفاية؛ بما يكفي
- Bengaliবাংলা
পর্যাপ্তভাবে
মোটামুটি ভালো; যথেষ্ট
- GermanDeutsch
Angemessen
gut genug; ausreichend
- SpanishEspañol
Adecuadamente
suficientemente bien; adecuadamente
- Persianفارسی
به اندازه کافی
به اندازه کافی خوب؛ کافی
- FrenchFrançais
Adéquatement
assez bien ; suffisamment
- Hindiहिन्दी
पर्याप्त रूप से
ठीक-ठाक; पर्याप्त
- ItalianItaliano
Adeguatamente
abbastanza bene; sufficientemente
- PortuguesePortuguês
Adequadamente
bem o suficiente; suficientemente
- RussianРусский
Adequately
достаточно хорошо; сполна
- Urduاردو
کافی حد تک
کافی حد تک؛ بقدرِ ضرورت
- Chinese中文
足够地
足够好；充分
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Frequently asked questions about Adequately
What does Adequately mean?
well enough; sufficiently
What is the definition of Adequately?
in a way that is enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
How do you use Adequately in a sentence?
Are you adequately insured?
What are synonyms for Adequately?
Common alternatives include sufficiently, adequate, competently, satisfactorily, acceptably.
What is the opposite of Adequately?
Opposite meanings include inadequately, insufficiently.
What words go with Adequately?
It commonly pairs with perform adequately, function adequately, respond adequately, score adequately, meet adequately.
What are common mistakes when using Adequately?
Using 'adequate' when 'adequately' is needed, e.g., 'The plan is adequate' instead of 'The plan works adequately.' Confusing 'adequately' with 'adequate' when describing an action. Incorrectly using 'adequately' in informal speech.
How do you pronounce Adequately?
US: /["/ˈædɪkwətli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈædɪkwətli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Adequately?
Use 'adequately' when you mean something meets the necessary standards but doesn't exceed them. It's suitable in both written and spoken contexts.
What CEFR level is Adequately?
"Adequately" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.