Basic Details
Word: Enough
Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb
Meaning: Having as much as necessary; sufficient.
Synonyms: Sufficient, adequate, ample
Antonyms: Insufficient, inadequate, lacking
Idioms and Phrases
- Enough is enough: Used when you cannot tolerate a situation any longer. Example: "After hearing the loud music all night, I said enough is enough and asked them to turn it down."
- Pretty good is good enough: Indicates that something that is satisfactory does not need to be perfect. Example: "The project presentation was not perfect, but I thought pretty good is good enough to win the approval."
Usage Examples
Example 1: We have enough food for everyone at the picnic, so no one will go hungry.
Example 2: She studied enough to pass her exam without any worries.
Example 3: It was warm enough to enjoy a walk in the sunshine today.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "enough" comes from the Old English word "enoh," which means "sufficient"? It has been used in the English language for many centuries to denote sufficiency.
Famous Quote
"The best things in life are free. But you can give them to the birds and bees. I need money, that's what I want." Barrett Strong. This quote emphasises that while some things are good enough in life, there is a need for more in certain contexts.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "enough" mean?
a) Too much
b) Having as much as needed
c) Less than needed
d) None of the above
Answer: b) Having as much as needed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "enough"?
a) Ample
b) Scarce
c) Minimal
d) Few
Answer: a) Ample
3. What is an antonym of "enough"?
a) Sufficient
b) Adequate
c) Insufficient
d) Abundant
Answer: c) Insufficient
4. Which sentence uses "enough" correctly?
a) There is enough milk for breakfast.
b) He is enough happy with his results.
c) She has enough less time to finish her homework.
d) The dog is enough big to jump over the fence.
Answer: a) There is enough milk for breakfast.
5. Which idiom means the same as "enough"?
a) Plenty of
b) We'll cross that bridge when we come to it
c) Enough is enough
d) The early bird catches the worm
Answer: c) Enough is enough
