Enough
Noun, Pronoun, Adjective, Adverb
UK
/ɪˈnʌf/
US
/ɪˈnʌf/
Definition
(adj) : Sufficient in amount.
(adv) : To the necessary degree.
(pro/n) : A sufficient quantity.
(adv) : To the necessary degree.
(pro/n) : A sufficient quantity.
Example
"(adj) : We have enough chairs."
"(adv) : She studied enough to pass the test, even though she was nervous."
"(pro) : I’ve had enough of this noise; please be quiet now."
Explanation
Enough means having as much as is needed, not too little and not too much. For example, if you are thirsty and drink water, you stop when you have had enough. It can describe food, money, time, or anything that is sufficient. Enough is useful to talk about limits, like “enough chairs for everyone”. It can also be used in negative situations, like “That’s enough!” to stop someone. The word can act as an adjective, adverb, pronoun, or noun depending on the sentence. It shows when something is sufficient or meets the requirement without needing more.