enough

[ɪˈnʌf]

enough Definition

• 1. as much or as many as required
• 2. to the required degree or extent

Using enough: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "enough" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have enough money to buy a car.

• Example

  Is this dress long enough?

• Example

  We've had enough of your lies.

• Example

  He's not working hard enough.

enough Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for enough

• adequate
• plenty
• ample
• abundant
• sufficient

Antonyms for enough

• insufficient
• inadequate
• scarce

Phrases with enough

• enough is enough

  used to say that you do not want something to continue any longer because it is annoying, upsetting, or unfair

  Example

  I've had enough of your constant complaining. Enough is enough!

• have had enough

  to be no longer willing or able to tolerate or endure something

  Example

  I've had enough of this job. I'm going to quit.

• not good enough

  not reaching the required standard or level

  Example

  Your work is not good enough. You need to improve.

Origins of enough

from Old English 'genōg', meaning 'sufficient'

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Summary: enough in Brief

The term 'enough' [ɪˈnʌf] refers to a sufficient amount or degree of something. It can be used as a determiner, pronoun, or adverb, and has synonyms like 'sufficient' and 'adequate.' Phrases like 'enough is enough' express a desire for something to stop, while 'have had enough' means to no longer tolerate something. 'Not good enough' indicates that something does not meet the required standard.