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Sufficient

Verb / sʌˈfɪʃʌnt / Another word for sufficient — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

enough; adequate

Synonyms & similar words

insufficient adequate enough plenty satisfactory satisfying sufficing competent capable equal commensurate satisfactory acceptable tolerable passable reasonable fair decent moderate average mediocre

Synonyms by register

Formal

adequate ample enough satisfactory

Informal

enough plenty all you need

Literary

competent meet

Antonyms

insufficient inadequate lacking wanting scarce deficient

Common collocations

  • sufficient evidence
  • sufficient funds
  • sufficient reason
  • sufficient notice
  • sufficient quantity
  • sufficiently large
  • sufficiently important

Word family

noun sufficiency
adverb sufficiently

Usage note

Sufficient means 'enough' or 'as much as is needed'. It is often used with 'to' followed by an infinitive, e.g., 'This is sufficient to cover the costs'.

Example sentences

  1. I had sufficient time to finish my homework.
  2. The water was sufficient to quench my thirst.
  3. Her explanation was sufficient to convince me.
  4. We had sufficient food for everyone at the party.
  5. The evidence was sufficient to prove his guilt.

Quotes

  • The resources are here; the will is here; and our nation is sufficiently secure to proceed with the next steps. - George W. Bush
  • There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • In the affairs of this world, men are saved not by faith, but by the want of it. - Benjamin Franklin

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