enough in English
- enough⇄adj. as much or as many as needed or wanted; sufficient.
Ex. Buy enough food for the picnic. Are there enough seats for all? - enough⇄adv. 1. sufficiently; adequately; until no more is needed or wanted.
Ex. Have you played enough?
2. quite; fully.
Ex. He was willing enough to go.
3. rather; fairly.
Ex. She talks well enough for a baby.
(SYN) passa - enough⇄enough, adjective, noun, adverb, interjection.
- enough⇄expr. sure enough. See under sure.
- enough⇄interj. stop! no more!
Ex. Lay on, Macduff! And damn'd be him that first cries ""Hold, enough!"" (Shakespeare). - enough⇄noun a quantity or number needed or wanted; sufficient amount.
Ex. Has he had enough to eat? There were just enough of the apples to have one each.
(SYN) sufficiency, plenty.
enough in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
enough in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
enough in Malayalam മലയാളം
enough in Sindhi سنڌي
Enough
Part of Speech
Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Determiner
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪˈnʌf/
Phonetic: ih-NUHF
Definitions
- Adjective: Sufficient in quantity or degree.
- Adverb: To the necessary degree or extent.
- Pronoun: An adequate amount or number.
- Determiner: As much or as many as required.
Usage Examples
- We have enough food for everyone at the party. (Adjective)
- She wasn’t working hard enough to pass the test. (Adverb)
- Enough has been said about the issue. (Pronoun)
- Do you have enough money for the trip? (Determiner)
Etymology
From Middle English ynogh, from Old English genōg (“sufficient, adequate”), from Proto-Germanic ginuǥa, meaning "sufficient, adequate."
Synonyms
- Adequate
- Sufficient
- Ample
- Satisfactory
Antonyms
- Insufficient
- Inadequate
- Scarce
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Suficiente | soo-fee-SYEN-teh |
| French | Assez | ah-SAY |
| German | Genug | geh-NOOG |
| Hindi | पर्याप्त (Paryāpt) | par-YAAPT |
| Chinese | 足够 (Zúgòu) | dzoo-GO |
| Russian | Достаточно (Dostatochno) | dos-TAH-toch-na |
| Arabic | كافٍ (Kāfin) | KAA-feen |
| Japanese | 十分 (Jūbun) | JOO-boon |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɪˈnʌf/ (ih-NUHF)
- American English: /ɪˈnʌf/ (ih-NUHF)
- Australian English: /ɪˈnʌf/ (eh-NUHF)
Historical Usage
The word "enough" has been in use for centuries in English literature and speech, often appearing in legal and philosophical texts to express adequacy and sufficiency. Over time, its meaning has remained largely unchanged.
Cultural Nuances
The word "enough" can carry different connotations based on tone and context. In some cultures, stating "That's enough!" can imply frustration, while in others, it may simply indicate sufficiency. The phrase "Enough is enough" is commonly used to express a limit to tolerance.
More Information
The word "enough" is fundamental to expressing limits, satisfaction, and adequacy in many languages. It appears in numerous idiomatic expressions, such as "Enough said" (meaning no further explanation is needed) and "More than enough" (indicating an excess beyond what is necessary).