enough

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Sufficiently.

   • We don't have long enough nails.
   • You've worked enough; rest for a bit.
   • Those pears aren't ripe enough for the children to eat (them).

2. 2.Fully; quite; used after adjectives to express slight augmentation of the positive degree, and sometimes equivalent to very.

   • He is ready enough to accept the offer.
   • I know you well enough; you are Signior Antonio.

3. 3.Used after certain adverbs to emphasise that a quality is notable, unexpected, etc.

   • Talking of Mr Smith, funnily enough, I saw him just the other day.
   • I left my camera on the train, but luckily enough someone handed it in to lost property.

Det

Determiner

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A word placed before a noun to show which person or thing is meant, or how much or how many.

1. 1.Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.

   • There is food enough for us all.
   • I've already had enough coffee today.
   • How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare!

Pron

Pronoun

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A word that replaces or refers to a noun or noun phrase.

1. 1.A sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc.

   • I have enough (of it) to keep me going.
   • Enough of you are here to begin the class.
   • Get some more plates. There aren’t enough yet.

Intj

Interjection

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A word or short phrase used to express a sudden emotion or reaction.

1. 1.Stop! Don't do that any more! It is too much!

   • I'm sick of you complaining! Enough!

Overall

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By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Common

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Rare

Literature

Common