CEFR B1

sufficient

adjective

Meaning

Enough to meet a need, demand, or purpose.

Examples

We have sufficient evidence to convict the suspect.
Is there sufficient food for everyone at the party?

Synonyms: enough, adequate, ample, satisfactory

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sufficient (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /səˈfɪʃənt/

Definition

Enough to meet a need, demand, or purpose.

Examples

We have sufficient evidence to convict the suspect.
Is there sufficient food for everyone at the party?
The company has sufficient funds to continue operations for another year.

How to Use sufficient

sufficient for (prepositional phrase): Enough to meet the needs or requirements of something or someone. — "This amount of water is sufficient for our needs."
sufficient to (prepositional phrase): Enough to enable a particular action or outcome. — "The evidence was sufficient to secure a conviction."

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