ENOUGH


Meaning of ENOUGH in English

[determiner], [pronoun], [adverb] - as much as is necessary; in the amount or to the degree neededIs there enough cake/Are there enough cakes for everyone?He had cooked enough food to feed an army!"Can we join you?" "Yes, there's enough room/ (formal) room enough for everybody."There are 25 textbooks per class. That should be enough.Have you had enough (to eat)?I know enough about art to recognize a masterpiece when I see one.Enough can also mean as much as or more than is wanted.I've got enough work to do at the moment, without being given any more. [+ to infinitive]She's always willing to help other people, even though she's got problems enough of her own.Half an hour in his company is quite enough!Don't ask me for any more cake. You've had quite enough to eat already. [+ to infinitive]Stop. You've made enough of a (= a lot of) mess already.You've drunk more than enough (= too much) already.I've seen/heard enough now (= I do not want to see/hear any more).I've had enough of your excuses (= I want them to stop).Enough of this/(US) Enough already (= Stop)! I don't want to discuss it any more.Enough can be used after an adjective, adverb or verb to mean to the necessary degree.Is the water hot enough yet?I don't think he's really experienced enough for this sort of job.She told me it was brand new and I was stupid enough to believe her.(formal) Would you be good enough to take my bag upstairs for me?I can't run fast enough to keep up with you.Make sure that you cook the meat enough.Enough can also be used after an adjective or adverb to mean quite.He's bad enough, but his brother is far worse.I suppose Florence is pretty enough, but I really love Venice.She's gone away for six months, but strangely/oddly/funnily enough (= surprisingly), her boyfriend doesn't seem too unhappy about it."I forgot to bring any lunch." "You can share mine if you want to - I've got enough and to spare (= a lot)."Enough is enough (= I want what is happening to stop) - I don't want to argue with you any more."Someone has to explain the situation to her." "Enough said (= I understand)."The government seems to be giving the unions enough rope to hang themselves (= allowing them so much freedom that they get into difficulties).I've had enough (= I want what is happening to stop) - I'm going home.That's enough (= Stop what you are doing), Peter. Give those toys back to your brother.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.