CEFR A2

adequate

adjective

Meaning

Being enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.

Examples

The room was small but adequate for our needs.
We have adequate supplies to last through the winter.

Synonyms: enough, sufficient, satisfactory, competent

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adequate (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈædɪkwət/

Definition

Being enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose.

Examples

The room was small but adequate for our needs.
We have adequate supplies to last through the winter.
His performance was adequate, but not outstanding.

How to Use adequate

adequate for (prepositional phrase): Sufficient for a specific purpose or need. — "This amount of money is adequate for our basic needs."

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