ENOUGH


Meaning of ENOUGH in English

I. i-ˈnəf, ē-, ə- adjective

Etymology: Middle English ynough, from Old English genōg (akin to Old High German ginuog enough), from ge- (perfective prefix) + -nōg; akin to Latin nancisci to get, Greek enenkein to carry — more at co-

Date: before 12th century

: occurring in such quantity, quality, or scope as to fully meet demands, needs, or expectations

enough food for everyone

Synonyms: see sufficient

II. adverb

Date: before 12th century

1. : in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction : sufficiently

2. : fully , quite

he is qualified enough for the position

3. : in a tolerable degree

she sang well enough

III. pronoun

Date: before 12th century

: a sufficient number, quantity, or amount

enough were present to constitute a quorum

had enough of their foolishness

— often used interjectionally

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.