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Meanings of enough in English

Portuguese
suficiência

An adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose.

suficiência

Sufficient for the purpose.

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Examples for "sufficiency"
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Energy imports, including sufficiency, impact on economy, and influence on bilateral relations.
The Guardian
2
Additionally, the decline undermines the household and national food security and self-sufficiency.
The South African
3
It provides support and friendship, promotes self-sufficiency and works for social justice.
The Irish Times
4
The items we're buying online point towards a real desire for self-sufficiency.
News.com.au
5
Commodity and mass production replaced by restoration of the commons and self-sufficiency.
Ebony

As much as necessary; (`plenty' is nonstandard) "I've had plenty, thanks"

Usage of enough in English
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However, media attention is never sustained long enough to ask such questions.
The Irish Times
2
Diane Abbott, shadow public health minister, said government was not doing enough.
The Guardian
3
However, many health professionals say the guidelines do not go far enough.
BBC
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However, the natural course of the law isn't enough for some people.
The South African
5
The question is whether we have come down far enough, Nunan said.
Reuters
6
Though she said nothing, her body language provided a clear enough answer.
The clouds beneath the sun
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However, President Trump did not think that the deal went far enough.
Radio NZ
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However, environment groups do not expect these to be given enough protection.
The Guardian
9
Of course, this solution won't work unless enough developing nations join together.
Wired
10
Well, good 'SA government not given enough credit for what it does'
The South African
11
As far as the work went, he made a good enough partner.
American empire: blood and iron
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The opposition Labour Party said the proposals did not go far enough.
Reuters
13
Sir Reg said the North's political parties had been given time enough.
The Irish Times
14
It also said studies on health risk have not been rigorous enough.
Reuters
15
But National said that was not good enough and wanted more action.
Radio NZ
16
I had good numbers but just not good enough, Mr Bridges said.
Radio NZ
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suficiência
Enough through the time
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Common
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Common
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