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be enough
/biː ɪˈnʌf/
sufficient or adequate
The food was enough for everyone at the party.
The amount of food was sufficient for all guests.
general
To be sufficient or adequate for a purpose or need
Do you have enough time to finish the project?
Is the available time adequate to complete the project?
She wasn't sure if her savings were enough to cover the expenses.
She was uncertain if her savings were sufficient for the costs.
This phrase is commonly used to describe whether something meets a required standard or quantity.
Collocations
be enough forsufficient for a specific purpose or personbe enough toadequate to achieve a particular result
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'be enough' to describe whether something meets a need or requirement.
Gold Rule
Correct Usage
Ensure that 'be enough' is followed by a noun phrase or a 'to' infinitive to express the purpose or need.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of the verb 'be' and the adjective 'enough', which comes from Old English 'genōg' meaning 'sufficient'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is often used to express whether something meets a required standard or quantity.
Word Breakdown
be
to exist or occur
verbenough
sufficient or adequate
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