: occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations
enough food for everyone
1
: in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction : sufficiently
3
: in a tolerable degree
she sang well enough
: a sufficient number, quantity, or amount
enough were present to constitute a quorum
had enough of their foolishness
—often used interjectionally
Synonyms
Examples of enough in a Sentence
Adjective
Have you got enough money?
That's enough talk for now; let's get started.
There's enough food for everyone.
Adverb
I couldn't run fast enough to catch up with her.
She's old enough to know better.
Are you rich enough to retire?
That's good enough for me.
Oddly enough, they've never actually met.
As if the crowds aren't bad enough, the parking situation is terrible.
We can do it if they help enough.
Pronoun
Have you had enough to eat?
He hasn't had much Spanish, but he knows enough to get by.
The crowds are enough of a problem as it is, without having to worry about parking as well!
It's enough to drive you crazy!
Recent Examples on the Web
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Chen says there’s a balance between needing a strong enough current that induces phosphenes but doesn’t cause unwanted side effects.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Conversely, people with little in the way of savings might not have enough money to purchase an annuity, Morningstar noted.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
For many people, though, working into their golden years simply comes down to lacking enough money to stop working and keep a roof over their heads.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
According to his campaign, Kennedy has enough signatures to appear on the ballot in Utah, Idaho, Hawaii, Nebraska and New Hampshire, as well as the battleground states of Nevada and North Carolina.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The Dodgers and San Diego Padres weathered a 2-hour, 15-minute rain delay before beginning Saturday night’s game in Chavez Ravine under drizzly skies, 48-degree temperatures and just enough of a breeze to further chill the bones, hardly ideal conditions for a baseball game.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
The stylish wrap will naturally elevate any outfit while traveling during the spring months — not to mention keep you warm — while a hidden zippered pocket within the folds of the scarf gives enough space to safely tuck your wallet and phone without ever being detected by other travelers.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also warmly greeted the couple's daughter, Alba, with hugs, and Meghan was seen affectionately walking with her arm around her.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Fortunately, the show is compelling enough to overcome an occasional silly moment.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Tall enough to chill a bottle of wine (or 33 cans) while slim enough to fit behind a car seat, this cooler is ideal for road trips, picnics, beach days, and more.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Science was relatively new as an independent field; its roots were as an activity practiced by middle- or upper-class people at home in their spare time after their real day’s work as barons, doctors, lawyers or whatever professions left them enough free time and resources to putter.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Get the Recipe 76 of 80 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
While Tater Tots may not seem fancy enough for a special brunch, this casserole includes breakfast favorites like bacon, cheese, eggs, and, of course, Tater Tots.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Boasting an impressive 56 percent off discount, this cotton blend sweater is the perfect silhouette to flatter your figure without leaving you feeling restricted, while the simple style remains versatile enough for a multitude of outfit opportunities.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
The review team determined, after additional interviews and assessing security camera footage and other photographs of the chaotic scene, that the description was not specific enough to meaningfully narrow the search.
—Compiled Bydemocrat Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Kyle Denis: None of the music on Delete is interesting or impressive enough to rise out of the shadow of Cole’s decisions during this period – and that’s perfectly okay.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Other properties owned by Bill Gates While the Medina mansion may seem like enough, Gates owns several other luxury properties across the U.S.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2024
Chen says there’s a balance between needing a strong enough current that induces phosphenes but doesn’t cause unwanted side effects.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 15 Apr. 2024
Conversely, people with little in the way of savings might not have enough money to purchase an annuity, Morningstar noted.
—The Arizona Republic, 14 Apr. 2024
For many people, though, working into their golden years simply comes down to lacking enough money to stop working and keep a roof over their heads.
—Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
According to his campaign, Kennedy has enough signatures to appear on the ballot in Utah, Idaho, Hawaii, Nebraska and New Hampshire, as well as the battleground states of Nevada and North Carolina.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The Dodgers and San Diego Padres weathered a 2-hour, 15-minute rain delay before beginning Saturday night’s game in Chavez Ravine under drizzly skies, 48-degree temperatures and just enough of a breeze to further chill the bones, hardly ideal conditions for a baseball game.
—Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
The stylish wrap will naturally elevate any outfit while traveling during the spring months — not to mention keep you warm — while a hidden zippered pocket within the folds of the scarf gives enough space to safely tuck your wallet and phone without ever being detected by other travelers.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also warmly greeted the couple's daughter, Alba, with hugs, and Meghan was seen affectionately walking with her arm around her.
Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?
—Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2024
Adverb
In Ritchie’s telling, the carnage is reward enough.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024
Fortunately, the show is compelling enough to overcome an occasional silly moment.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 16 Apr. 2024
Tall enough to chill a bottle of wine (or 33 cans) while slim enough to fit behind a car seat, this cooler is ideal for road trips, picnics, beach days, and more.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Science was relatively new as an independent field; its roots were as an activity practiced by middle- or upper-class people at home in their spare time after their real day’s work as barons, doctors, lawyers or whatever professions left them enough free time and resources to putter.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Get the Recipe 76 of 80 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
While Tater Tots may not seem fancy enough for a special brunch, this casserole includes breakfast favorites like bacon, cheese, eggs, and, of course, Tater Tots.
—Zoe Denenberg, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024
Boasting an impressive 56 percent off discount, this cotton blend sweater is the perfect silhouette to flatter your figure without leaving you feeling restricted, while the simple style remains versatile enough for a multitude of outfit opportunities.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2024
The review team determined, after additional interviews and assessing security camera footage and other photographs of the chaotic scene, that the description was not specific enough to meaningfully narrow the search.
—Compiled Bydemocrat Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Apr. 2024
Kyle Denis: None of the music on Delete is interesting or impressive enough to rise out of the shadow of Cole’s decisions during this period – and that’s perfectly okay.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2024
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enough
1 of 3 adjective
: equal to the demands or needs : sufficient
enough
2 of 3 adverb1
: in or to a sufficient amount or degree : sufficiently
ran fast enough
2
: fully sense 1, quite
qualified enough for the job
3
: so as to be moderately good : tolerably
sang well enough
enough
3 of 3 noun
: a sufficient quantity
enough to meet our needs
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