Enought vs. Enough: Mastering the Correct Spelling
Edited by Harlon Moss || By Janet White || Updated on March 13, 2024
"Enought" is an incorrect spelling, while "Enough" is the correct spelling, denoting an adequate quantity or degree.
Which is correct: Enought or Enough
How to spell Enough?
Enought is Incorrect
Enough is Correct
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Key Differences
Think of "Enough" as a concise word, and any additional letters are unnecessary.
Use mnemonics: "E-N-O-U-G-H spells enough, and that's enough letters!"
Regularly write the word "Enough" to reinforce muscle memory.
Relate "Enough" to being "enough" in length; adding "t" is excessive.
Remember that "Enough" ends in "gh," while "ought" is often found in other words like "bought" or "sought."
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Correct usage of Enough
I don't have enought money for the movie.
I don't have enough money for the movie.
She doesn't get enought sleep at night.
She doesn't get enough sleep at night.
I think we've seen enought for today.
I think we've seen enough for today.
Are we bringing enought food for the picnic?
Are we bringing enough food for the picnic?
Do you have enought time to finish your work?
Do you have enough time to finish your work?
Enough Definitions
"Enough" indicates a sufficient amount or degree.
She had enough money to buy the dress.
"Enough" implies an adequate quantity, quality, or degree.
He is wise enough to make the right decision.
"Enough" signifies being to a satisfying extent or degree.
The soup was warm enough to enjoy.
"Enough" is used to convey fullness or completion.
I've had enough of this noise.
"Enough" denotes as much or as many as required.
We have enough chairs for everyone.
Sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a desire; adequate
Enough work to keep us all busy.
To a satisfactory amount or degree; sufficiently
Is the fish cooked enough?.
Very; fully; quite
We were glad enough to leave.
Tolerably; rather
She sang well enough, but the show was a failure.
Used to express impatience or exasperation
You've been practicing the guitar all afternoon. Enough!.
Sufficient; all that is required, needed, or appropriate.
I've already had enough coffee today.
There is food enough for us all (old-fashioned) .
Sufficiently.
I cannot run fast enough to catch up to them.
Are you man enough to fight me?
You've worked enough; rest for a bit.
Fully; quite; used after adjectives to express slight augmentation of the positive degree, and sometimes equivalent to very.
He is ready enough to accept the offer.
Used after certain adverbs to emphasise that a quality is notable, unexpected, etc.
Talking of Mr Smith, funnily enough, I saw him just the other day.
I left my camera on the train, but luckily enough someone handed it in to lost property.
A sufficient or adequate number, amount, etc.
I have enough (of it) to keep me going.
Enough of you are here to begin the class.
Get some more plates. There aren’t enough yet.
Not enough is known yet about the causes of the pandemic.
There wasn't enough of an economic surplus.
Stop! Don't do that any more!
I'm sick of you complaining! Enough!
An instance of being sufficient, or of doing something sufficiently.
Satisfying desire; giving content; adequate to meet the want; sufficient; - usually, and more elegantly, following the noun to which it belongs.
How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare!
In a degree or quantity that satisfies; to satisfaction; sufficiently.
Fully; quite; - used to express slight augmentation of the positive degree, and sometimes equivalent to very; as, he is ready enough to embrace the offer.
I know you well enough; you are Signior Antonio.
Thou knowest well enough . . . that this is no time to lend money.
In a tolerable degree; - used to express mere acceptableness or acquiescence, and implying a degree or quantity rather less than is desired; as, the song was well enough.
A sufficiency; a quantity which satisfies desire, is adequate to the want, or is equal to the power or ability; as, he had enough to do take care of himself.
And Esau said, I have enough, my brother.
An exclamation denoting sufficiency, being a shortened form of it is enough.
An adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose;
Enough is as good as a feast
There is more than a sufficiency of lawyers in this country
Enough to meet a purpose;
An adequate income
The food was adequate
A decent wage
Enough food
Food enough
As much as necessary;
Have I eaten enough?
I've had plenty, thanks
Enough Sentences
Make sure you drink enough water throughout the day.
I hope there's enough cake for everyone.
She's smart enough to solve the problem on her own.
Eating enough fruits and vegetables is important for your health.
I've had enough of this noise; it's giving me a headache.
There isn't enough room in the car for all these bags.
She didn't get enough votes to win the election.
If you work hard enough, you can achieve your goals.
We didn't have enough chairs for everyone at the party.
He's experienced enough to handle the situation.
I've had enough; I'm going home.
The heater isn't strong enough to warm the whole room.
I can't believe I ate enough to feel this full.
There's just not enough time in the day to get everything done.
Do you think we've collected enough data for the research?
Is there enough time to watch another episode?
Make sure to pack enough clothes for the trip.
He didn't study enough for the exam.
We need to save enough money for our vacation.
There's not enough light in here to read.
Please make sure you have enough gas in the car before you leave.
Can you speak loud enough for everyone to hear?
Are there enough supplies for the project?
We didn't spend enough time at the museum.
She was kind enough to lend me her notes.
Enough Idioms & Phrases
Enough is enough
A phrase used to say that something unpleasant should not continue.
After the third complaint, she said, Enough is enough, and spoke to the manager.
FAQs
Why is it called Enough?
It derives from Old English "genōg," meaning sufficient.
What is the root word of Enough?
The root word is Old English "genōg."
Which vowel is used before Enough?
The specific vowel would depend on context, but generally, any vowel can precede "Enough."
What is the plural form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a plural form; it's used for both singular and plural contexts.
Which preposition is used with Enough?
Various prepositions can be used, but "of" is common, as in "enough of."
What is the pronunciation of Enough?
It's pronounced as ih-NUHF.
What is the verb form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a verb form; it's primarily an adjective or adverb.
Is Enough a noun or adjective?
"Enough" can function as both an adjective and a noun.
Is Enough an adverb?
Yes, "Enough" can also be used as an adverb.
Is Enough an abstract noun?
No, "Enough" isn't an abstract noun, though it can be a noun representing a sufficient amount.
Is Enough a vowel or consonant?
"Enough" is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.
Is Enough a countable noun?
When used as a noun, "Enough" is uncountable.
Is Enough a collective noun?
No, "Enough" is not a collective noun.
What is a stressed syllable in Enough?
The stress is on the second syllable: "nough."
What is the singular form of Enough?
"Enough" is the singular form.
Which conjunction is used with Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a specific conjunction, but it can be used with any suitable conjunction depending on context.
Which article is used with Enough?
"Enough" can be preceded by "a," "an," or "the" depending on the context.
Is Enough a negative or positive word?
"Enough" is neutral but can be perceived positively or negatively based on context.
Is the Enough term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in specific contexts.
How many syllables are in Enough?
"Enough" has two syllables.
What is the opposite of Enough?
The opposite is "insufficient" or "lacking."
What is the third form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a third form.
What is the first form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't change form like verbs do; it remains "Enough."
What is the second form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a second form.
Is the word Enough is imperative?
No, "Enough" isn't imperative.
How do we divide Enough into syllables?
It's divided as e-nough.
What is another term for Enough?
A synonym for "Enough" can be "sufficient."
What part of speech is Enough?
"Enough" can be an adjective, adverb, or noun.
Which determiner is used with Enough?
Determiners like "much," "more," or "less" can be used with "Enough."
How is Enough used in a sentence?
"I have enough apples for the pie."
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Janet WhiteJanet White has been an esteemed writer and blogger for Difference Wiki. Holding a Master's degree in Science and Medical Journalism from the prestigious Boston University, she has consistently demonstrated her expertise and passion for her field. When she's not immersed in her work, Janet relishes her time exercising, delving into a good book, and cherishing moments with friends and family.
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