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We have enough chairs for everyone.
What does Enough mean?
Enough means the right amount.
Dictionary definition
As much as needed, or as many as needed.
Example sentences
Enough in a sentence
medium
She studied enough to feel ready for the quiz.
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The team had enough evidence to support its conclusion.
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Practice 1
What does enough mean?
Enough means having the right amount for a need.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to enough?
Sufficient means enough for what is needed.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses enough correctly?
This sentence means there is the needed amount of water.
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ih · nuf · strongest beat: nuf
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WordEnough.
Partdeterminer, pronoun, adverb.
MeaningEnough means the right amount.
ExampleExample: We have enough chairs for everyone.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ih · nuf
- Strongest beat
- nuf
- Ending
- nuf
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nuf.
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Synonyms
Words like Enough
sufficientUse for having as much as needed.
adequateUse for being good enough for a purpose.
Antonyms
Opposite words
insufficientUse when there is not enough.
lackingUse when something needed is missing.
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Word family
Enough word family
Base word
enough
determiner
enough
Base form.
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Hint for students
Enough means as much or as many as needed.
Common mix-up
Enough is not the same as plenty. Enough means sufficient; plenty means more than enough.
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Write one sentence that shows enough without using the word enough. Model sentence: There were ten seats for ten students, so no one had to stand. Clue words: ten seats, ten students, no one had to stand Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show the amount needed, not too little?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: 'We have enough chairs for everyone.' Why does enough fit better than extra?
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