Basic Details
Word: Sufficient
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Enough; an amount that meets the needs.
Synonyms: Adequate, ample, enough
Antonyms: Insufficient, inadequate, lacking
Idioms and Phrases
- More than sufficient: Indicates that there is more than enough of something. Example: "The funds raised for the charity were more than sufficient to cover all costs."
- To suffice to the occasion: To be good enough for a particular situation. Example: "Her experience was enough to suffice to the occasion and she handled the task well."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The cake had a sufficient amount of icing that satisfied everyone's sweet tooth at the party.
Example 2: She found the instructions to be sufficient for understanding how to assemble the furniture.
Example 3: With sufficient practice, the students improved their math skills significantly.
Fun Fact
The word "sufficient" comes from the Latin word "sufficiens," which means 'doing enough' or 'meeting a requirement.' It has evolved into modern English usage while holding onto its original meaning of providing what is needed.
Famous Quote
"Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof." The Bible, Matthew 6:34
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "sufficient" mean?
a) Too little
b) A lot
c) Just enough
d) More than necessary
Answer: c) Just enough
2. Which of these is a synonym of "sufficient"?
a) Ample
b) Sparse
c) Scanty
d) Deficient
Answer: a) Ample
3. What is an antonym of "sufficient"?
a) Ample
b) Enough
c) Insufficient
d) Abundant
Answer: c) Insufficient
4. Which sentence uses "sufficient" correctly?
a) He was not sufficient to complete the task on his own.
b) The supplies were sufficient to last through the winter.
c) The cake is sufficient in the oven for two hours.
d) She found the movie somewhat sufficient.
Answer: b) The supplies were sufficient to last through the winter.
5. Which idiom means the same as "sufficient"?
a) More than sufficient
b) Just enough time
c) Running on empty
d) A drop in the ocean
Answer: a) More than sufficient
