Where do we use enough and sufficient?
Enough (where the second syllable is pronounced as in puff or stuff) and sufficient are very similar semantically, meaning as much as is needed: I don't have enough time to finish reading this report before the meeting. But I have sufficient information to know what the outcome should be.
Examples of sufficient in a Sentence
A brisk walk is sufficient to raise your heart rate. There must be sufficient funds in your bank account to cover the check. Her explanation was not sufficient to satisfy the police.
Some common synonyms of sufficient are adequate, competent, and enough.
If something is adequate, there is enough of it, but only just enough. If there is sufficient quantity of something, this suggests that there is as much of it as you need. Usage of these adjectives often means quantity rather than quality, whereas appropriate and suitable suggest a qualitative response to something.
Sufficient comes from a Latin verb meaning "to meet the need." If something is sufficient it has met, or satisfied, a need. Enough is often used as a synonym for sufficient, and when something is not sufficient, it is too little to take care of what's needed.
We often make mistakes like this, both in writing as well as while conversing. The words adequate, sufficient and enough essentially have the same meaning and therefore, they need not be used consecutively.
The phrase 'sufficient enough' is correct and can be used in written English. This phrase can be used when trying to describe if something is sufficient or adequate, such as in the following example: This box of supplies is large enough to get the job done, but it isn't quite sufficient enough for the task.
: equal to the demands or needs : sufficient. enough. 2 of 3 adverb. 1. : in or to a sufficient amount or degree : sufficiently.
[more sufficient; most sufficient] somewhat formal. : having or providing as much as is needed : enough. A brisk walk is sufficient to raise your heart rate.
adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof;sufficient protection.
Is enough the same as adequate?
They are synonyms (words that mean the same thing). So they both have the same meaning. Enough is a simple word that is used often by everyone (a commonly used word). Adequate is a higher level word that is used to say "enough" at a higher level or in a more professional or technical situation.
The following day she felt sufficiently well to go to work. By 1995, bald eagles had recovered sufficiently to be removed from the endangered list.
Britannica Dictionary definition of ENOUGH. always used after an adjective, adverb, or verb. 1. : in the amount needed : to the necessary degree. I couldn't run fast enough to catch up with her.
They are all redundant. “Adequate,” “sufficient,” and “enough” all mean the same thing. Adequate means enough, sufficient means enough.. why use a repetition ? So use only one or either but not both.
Enough is a determiner, a pronoun or an adverb. We use enough to mean 'as much as we need or want'.
Remember, 'enough' as well is considered informal and the formal term for it is 'sufficient'.
Some common synonyms of plentiful are abundant, ample, and copious. While all these words mean "more than sufficient without being excessive," plentiful implies a great or rich supply.
[M] [T] I have a lot of money and enough time to use it. [M] [T] He spoke slowly enough for everyone to understand. [M] [T] She wasn't wealthy enough to feed her dog meat every day. [M] [T] Spend your time wisely and you'll always have enough of it.
"That's enough!" she snapped. That's enough to feed an army! That's enough! I quit!
It means exactly (or close to) the minimum required amount, but no more.
What does enough for everyone mean?
"There is enough for everybody's need and not for everybody's greed". Mahatma Gandhi said that Mother Nature has provided resources that are sufficient for everyone but people because of their greedy nature are trying to keep a lot more than what is required for themselves creating socio-economic disparities.
A necessary condition is a condition that must be present for an event to occur. A sufficient condition is a condition or set of conditions that will produce the event. A necessary condition must be there, but it alone does not provide sufficient cause for the occurrence of the event.
1. : to meet or satisfy a need : be sufficient. a brief note will suffice. 2. : to be competent or capable.
If something is sufficient for a particular purpose, there is enough of it for the purpose.
- acceptable.
- ample.
- plentiful.
- satisfactory.
- tolerable.
- agreeable.
- all right.
- aplenty.
