# enough

Pronunciation: say "i-NUF" /ɪˈnʌf/

## Adverb

1. To a degree that satisfies a requirement or need.
   - Simple: To the amount or level that is needed.
   - _The rope was long enough to reach the bottom of the well._
   - _She studied enough to pass, though not to top the class._
4. Following an adjective to mean fairly or quite, adding slight emphasis to the quality.
   - Simple: Fairly or quite, used after a describing word to add a little emphasis.
   - _He was pleasant enough when we met, if a little distant._
   - _The hotel was nice enough, though we spent most of our time at the beach._
5. Following certain adverbs such as 'oddly' or 'curiously' to emphasize that a quality is notable or unexpected.
   - Simple: Used after words like 'oddly' or 'strangely' to show that something is surprising.
   - _Funnily enough, the cheapest tool turned out to be the most reliable._
   - _Curiously enough, the same name appeared on both lists._

## Pronoun

2. As great a quantity or number of something as is needed or wanted.
   - Simple: As much or as many as you need, and not too little.
   - _We ordered sandwiches for twenty guests, and luckily there was enough to go around when a few extra people showed up._
   - _He took a little of each dish until he had enough on his plate._

## Determiner

3. As much or as many of something as is needed or wanted, usually placed before the noun and in older use after it.
   - Simple: As much or as many as you need.
   - _The town never raised enough money to rebuild the old bridge._
   - _I think you've had enough coffee for one afternoon._

## Interjection

6. A sharp command telling someone to stop an action or behavior immediately.
   - Simple: Said to tell someone to stop doing something right now.
   - _Enough! The two of you have argued all evening._
   - _Enough of the excuses. Just finish the job._

## Noun

7. An occasion of something being sufficient, or of an action being carried out to a sufficient degree. *(rare)*
   - Simple: A time when there is as much of something as is needed.

## Origin

Old English ġenōg ("enough") became Middle English ynogh. It goes back to Proto-Germanic *ganōgaz, a relative of German genug, Dutch genoeg, and Swedish nog, and probably ultimately to a Proto-Indo-European root *h₂neḱ- meaning "to reach," which also shows up in Latin nancisci ("to get").

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