Looking for the meaning of the word ENOUGH in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ENOUGH with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Enough
Speech Type: Determiner
Etymology:
Old English genōg, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch genoeg and German genug
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈnʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
as much or as many as required
Short Definition:as much or many as required
Examples:- there's too much work and not enough people to do it
- he did just enough studying to pass his exams
- there will be time enough to tell you when we meet
Word: Enough
Speech Type: Pronoun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈnʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
as much or as many of something as required
Short Definition:as much or many as required
Examples:- you need to get enough of the right things to eat
- they ordered more than enough for five people
- he used to give us a small allowance, just enough to live on
Word: Enough
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈnʌf
Dialects: British English
Definition:
to the required degree or extent (used after an adjective, adverb, or verb)
Short Definition:to required degree or extent
Examples:- at the time, he wasn't old enough to vote
- a house that's big enough for your family
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