What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
adequately
Example
The team was able to adequately complete the project on time. [adequately: adverb]
Example
I have adequately prepared for the exam by studying for several hours. [adequately: adverb]
sufficiently
Example
The company has sufficiently met its financial goals for the quarter. [sufficiently: adverb]
Example
I have studied sufficiently for the exam and feel confident in my knowledge. [sufficiently: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sufficiently is less common than adequately in everyday language, but it is still a useful word to know for more formal or academic writing.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between adequately and sufficiently?
Sufficiently is generally considered more formal than adequately, so it may be more appropriate to use in formal or academic writing.
