enough — to the required degree or extent; sufficiently
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: to the required degree or extent; sufficiently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈnʌf/
Example Sentences
- I've had enough of Monday mornings - can we skip to Friday?
- Do you have enough money to buy a coffee?
- My phone battery is never enough to last through my social media addiction.
enough
ADVERB[/ɪˈnʌf/]
to the required degree or extent; sufficiently
As much as needed; not more and not less.
When the climb gets rough and tough, one steady step forward is enough.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'genog', the word evolved to express the concept of a quantity that is precisely adequate or sufficient. The term developed from Germanic roots meaning 'sufficient' or 'adequate in amount'.
Breakdown
ge- (completely, thoroughly) + nog (sufficient, adequate). The prefix 'ge-' intensifies the root 'nog', creating the sense of being completely or fully sufficient.
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📝Examples
“I've had enough of Monday mornings - can we skip to Friday?”
“Do you have enough money to buy a coffee?”
“My phone battery is never enough to last through my social media addiction.”
“She's smart enough to solve this problem.”
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