enough Definition
- 1as much or as many as required
- 2to 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
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'
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.
