Enought vs. Enough: What's the Difference?
Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 2, 2023
"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
Remember that "Enough" ends in "gh," while "ought" is often found in other words like "bought" or "sought."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 30, 2023
Think of "Enough" as a concise word, and any additional letters are unnecessary.
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Sep 30, 2023
Relate "Enough" to being "enough" in length; adding "t" is excessive.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 30, 2023
Use mnemonics: "E-N-O-U-G-H spells enough, and that's enough letters!"
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Sep 30, 2023
Regularly write the word "Enough" to reinforce muscle memory.
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Sep 30, 2023
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Enought and Enough Definitions
Enough
"Enough" indicates a sufficient amount or degree.
She had enough money to buy the dress.
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Sep 05, 2023
Enough
"Enough" implies an adequate quantity, quality, or degree.
He is wise enough to make the right decision.
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Sep 05, 2023
Enough
"Enough" signifies being to a satisfying extent or degree.
The soup was warm enough to enjoy.
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Sep 05, 2023
Enough
"Enough" is used to convey fullness or completion.
I've had enough of this noise.
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Enough
"Enough" denotes as much or as many as required.
We have enough chairs for everyone.
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Sep 05, 2023
Enough
Sufficient to meet a need or satisfy a desire; adequate
Enough work to keep us all busy.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
To a satisfactory amount or degree; sufficiently
Is the fish cooked enough?.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
Used to express impatience or exasperation
You've been practicing the guitar all afternoon. Enough!.
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Sep 04, 2023
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) .
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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!
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
In a degree or quantity that satisfies; to satisfaction; sufficiently.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
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.
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
An exclamation denoting sufficiency, being a shortened form of it is enough.
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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
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Sep 04, 2023
Enough
Enough to meet a purpose;
An adequate income
The food was adequate
A decent wage
Enough food
Food enough
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Sep 04, 2023
FAQs
Why is it called Enough?
It derives from Old English "genōg," meaning sufficient.
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Sep 30, 2023
Which vowel is used before Enough?
The specific vowel would depend on context, but generally, any vowel can precede "Enough."
Aimie Carlson
Sep 30, 2023
What is the plural form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a plural form; it's used for both singular and plural contexts.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 30, 2023
Which preposition is used with Enough?
Various prepositions can be used, but "of" is common, as in "enough of."
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Sep 30, 2023
What is the verb form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't have a verb form; it's primarily an adjective or adverb.
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Sep 30, 2023
Is Enough a noun or adjective?
"Enough" can function as both an adjective and a noun.
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Sep 30, 2023
Is Enough an abstract noun?
No, "Enough" isn't an abstract noun, though it can be a noun representing a sufficient amount.
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Sep 30, 2023
Is Enough a vowel or consonant?
"Enough" is a word composed of both vowels and consonants.
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Sep 30, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Enough?
The stress is on the second syllable: "nough."
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Sep 30, 2023
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.
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Sep 30, 2023
Which article is used with Enough?
"Enough" can be preceded by "a," "an," or "the" depending on the context.
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Sep 30, 2023
Is Enough a negative or positive word?
"Enough" is neutral but can be perceived positively or negatively based on context.
Janet White
Sep 30, 2023
Is the Enough term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in specific contexts.
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Sep 30, 2023
What is the first form of Enough?
"Enough" doesn't change form like verbs do; it remains "Enough."
Janet White
Sep 30, 2023
What part of speech is Enough?
"Enough" can be an adjective, adverb, or noun.
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Sep 30, 2023
Which determiner is used with Enough?
Determiners like "much," "more," or "less" can be used with "Enough."
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Sep 30, 2023
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Sumera SaeedSumera is an experienced content writer and editor with a niche in comparative analysis. At Diffeence Wiki, she crafts clear and unbiased comparisons to guide readers in making informed decisions. With a dedication to thorough research and quality, Sumera's work stands out in the digital realm. Off the clock, she enjoys reading and exploring diverse cultures.
