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How to pronounce enough
Say it like this: /ɪˈnʌf/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does enough mean?
detSufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.
“I've already had enough coffee today.”
Used after a noun.
“There is food enough for us all.”
advSufficiently.
“We don't have long enough nails.”
Fully; quite; used after adjectives to express slight augmentation of the positive degree, and sometimes equivalent to very.
“He is ready enough to accept the offer.”
Used after certain adverbs to emphasise that a quality is notable, unexpected, etc.
“Talking of Mr Smith, funnily enough, I saw him just the other day.”
pronA sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc.
“I have enough (of it) to keep me going.”
intjStop! Don't do that any more! It is too much!
“I'm sick of you complaining! Enough!”
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