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We packed adequate water for the hike.
What does Adequate mean?
Adequate means good enough.
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Good enough for a need or purpose.
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The answer was adequate, but it needed more detail.
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WordAdequate.
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MeaningAdequate means good enough.
ExampleExample: We packed adequate water for the hike.
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- ad · uh · kwit
- Strongest beat
- ad
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- kwit
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- Put a little extra energy on ad.
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Synonyms
Words like Adequate
sufficientA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
enoughA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
acceptableA close meaning in many school and everyday contexts.
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insufficientA useful opposite or contrast for this word.
inadequateA useful opposite or contrast for this word.
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adequate
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adequate
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