How is the word enough used?
enough means 'as much as necessary'. It can be used with an adjective, an adverb, a verb or a noun. It can also act as a pronoun.
1. : in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction : sufficiently. : fully, quite.
We use the quantifier most to talk about quantities, amounts and degree. We can use it with a noun (as a determiner) or without a noun (as a pronoun). We can also use it with adjectives and adverbs to form the superlative.
Enough is an adjective that describes something that is adequate for an intended purpose. Enough is also used as an adverb to mean sufficiently or fully. Enough also has senses as a pronoun and an interjection. Enough describes something as being adequate or sufficient.
enough (adj.)
c. 1300, from Old English genog "sufficient in quantity or number," from Proto-Germanic compound *ganog "sufficient" (source also of Old Saxon ginog, Old Frisian enoch, Dutch genoeg, Old High German ginuog, German genug, Old Norse gnogr, Gothic ganohs).
definition: adequate to satisfy a requirement or need; sufficient. I have enough money. synonyms: adequate, sufficient antonyms: inadequate, insufficient similar words: ample, plenty, satisfactory.
Some common synonyms of enough are adequate, competent, and sufficient. While all these words mean "being what is necessary or desirable," enough is less exact in suggestion than sufficient.
Enough means as much as you need or as much as is necessary. They had enough cash for a one-way ticket.
- abundant.
- adequate.
- ample.
- full.
- sufficient.
- suitable.
- bellyful.
- acceptable.
In a general sense, more is used when referring to a greater or additional amount or degree. Most, on the other hand, is used when referring to greatest in amount or degree. The key difference between more and most is that while more is considered as a comparative form, most is considered the superlative form.
Why used to is used?
We use used to + infinitive to talk about a past situation that is no longer true. It tells us that there was a repeated action or state in the past which has now changed. She used to be a long-distance runner when she was younger. I didn't use to sleep very well, but then I started doing yoga and it really helps.
Nouns can also be classified as count nouns or non-count nouns; some can belong to either category. The most common part of speech; they are called naming words.
Opposite of a sufficient or adequate quantity or amount. insufficient. inadequate. paltry. measly.
insufficient. / (ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt) / adjective. not sufficient; inadequate or deficient.
These are sometimes called sight words, or star words. Examples include: right, enough, and sign. (Note: Some decodable words are also taught as sight words. These words are used so frequently that kids need to recognize them instantly.)
Enough is used in negative sentences to mean less than sufficient or less than necessary. You're not working fast enough, you won't finish on time. Sorry, I haven't got enough food for everyone. Not enough of my friends are coming to the party.
The expression 'enough is enough' is old enough to have been considered proverbial in the 16th century. John Heywood included the phrase in his collection of Tudor language A Dialogue conteinyng the nomber in effect of all the Prouerbes in the Englishe tongue, 1546: Here is enough, I am satisfied (sayde he.)
In any event, the expression was well on its way to being a cliché by the time Robert Southey wrote (The Doctor, 1834), “As for money, enough is enough; no man can enjoy more.” Wallis Warfield, duch*ess of Windsor (1896–1986) reportedly disagreed, saying, “You can never be too rich or too thin” (attributed).
Definition of 'woman enough to/for'
If you say that a woman is woman enough to do something, you mean that she has the necessary courage or ability to do it. She is woman enough to maintain her own identity. See full dictionary entry for woman.
The principle of good enough suggests that you should identify the point past which putting more resources into something won't improve it in a meaningful manner, so you should finish with it and move on.
How do you say true enough?
- absolute.
- indisputable.
- self-evident.
- undeniable.
- unequivocal.
- unmistakable.
- accurate.
- authentic.
- beloved.
- loved.
- cherished.
- favored.
- darling.
- precious.
- adored.
- special.
More is often considered to be the comparative form of much and , many. You use more to indicate that there is a greater amount of something than before or than average, or than something else. You can use 'a little', 'a lot', 'a bit', ' far', and 'much' in front of more.
Do not use any article when most is a quantifier (i.e., when it modifies a following noun). Examples: Incorrect: Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so the most people don't recognize them. Correct: Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so (X) most people don't recognize them.
Adjectives with more than two syllables can only make their comparative by using 'more' and their superlative by using 'most'. There are also some irregular adjectives. We just need to learn these forms.
I had better ('it would be a good idea if I', 'it would be better for me to') is used as a modal auxiliary verb: I had (or I'd) better sleep now. It would be a good idea for me to sleep now. You'd better discuss this issue with Bruno.
Here's a tip: Avoid writing I am use to it or Get use to it. Always include the d: I am used to it and Get used to it.
People was one way to spell the Old French peupel, which had a vowel not present in English. Spelling (especially the spelling of borrowed words) was not standardized in English until the 15th century, so there were always many variants available.
'The' tops the league tables of most frequently used words in English, accounting for 5% of every 100 words used. “'The' really is miles above everything else,” says Jonathan Culpeper, professor of linguistics at Lancaster University.
adverb (1)
1. : to the greatest or highest degree. often used with an adjective or adverb to form the superlative. the most challenging job he ever had.
What class of word is most?
adjective, superlative of much or many, with more as comparative. in the greatest quantity, amount, measure, degree, or number: to win the most votes.
The phrase “not enough” is obviously a negative form of that – and it shows that things are not satisfactory! For example: “There is not enough bread for the entire group to eat.” It is usually used to indicate that the level is less than satisfactory – it would not be used if it was in excess.
The word enough can be used as an adjective, an adverb or with a noun. It can even be used as a pronoun.
Word. Antonym. Lazy. Industrious, Energetic, Active, Busy.
insufficient in American English
inadequate, scanty, deficient.
On this worksheet, students will color the word, color the letters in the word, trace the word, and write the word in a sentence. Students will trace and circle the word Baby.
Irregularly spelled words are called “Heart Words” because some part of the word will have to be “learned by heart.” Heart Words are also used so frequently that they need to be read and spelled automatically. Examples of Heart Words are: said, are, and where.
Some high frequency words are irregular – they are not phonetic and must be read as a unique word (e.g., the, was, from, have, of, there, want, you, said, does).
- Besides, my cat burrows under the duvet: enough said. ...
- Castles, cool places to eat and sparklers - enough said! ...
- She is merely a celeb; enough said. ...
- But during the match - well, enough said. ...
- Enough said, then and now. ...
- That's not often enough said.
Answer: Place enough after an adjective or adverb, but before a noun. Margaret isn't well enough to attend. The restaurant didn't have enough staff.
How is the word enough used in these two sentences?
Examples : I think you've said enough. I think you've said quite enough. Enough is enough.
used to say that one wants something to stop because one can no longer accept or deal with it. I don't mind lending her a bit of money now and then, but enough is enough!
The phrase “not enough” is obviously a negative form of that – and it shows that things are not satisfactory! For example: “There is not enough bread for the entire group to eat.” It is usually used to indicate that the level is less than satisfactory – it would not be used if it was in excess.
We use enough to express that something is or isn't the right degree or amount. We put it after an adjective or verb. It's adjective + enough in positive sentences and questions or not + adjective + enough in negative sentences. Is it warm enough for you in here?
A complete sentence has three components:
Some sentences can be very short, with only two or three words expressing a complete thought, like this: They waited. This sentence has a subject (They) and a verb (waited), and it expresses a complete thought.
