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What is the meaning of just enough? ›
(set phrase) The minimum amount necessary for something.
Where did the phrase enough is enough come from? ›
For example, No more speeches—enough is enough, or as Robert Southey put it (The Doctor, 1834): “As for money, enough is enough; no man can enjoy more.” This expression already appeared in John Heywood's proverb collection of 1546 and is often used as an interjection (first example).
What is the Old English word for enough? ›
The word "enough" has an interesting etymology. It comes from the Old English word "genōh," which means "sufficient" or "satisfactory." The Old English term "genōh" itself is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "*ganôh," which has similar meanings of sufficiency or satisfaction.
What is the difference between dictionary and Wiktionary? ›
It aims to describe all words of all languages using definitions and descriptions in English. Wiktionary has grown beyond a standard dictionary and now includes a thesaurus, a rhyme guide, phrase books, language statistics and extensive appendices.
What is this word exactly? ›
exactly. / (ɪɡˈzæktlɪ) / adverb. in an exact manner; accurately or precisely. in every respect; just: it is exactly what I want.
What is the meaning of enough in Oxford dictionary? ›
/ɪˈnʌf/ used before plural or uncountable nouns to mean 'as many or as much as somebody needs or wants' synonym sufficient.
What is another word for just enough? ›
Some common synonyms of enough are adequate, competent, and sufficient.
What does enough is enough already mean? ›
idiom. used to say that one wants something to stop because one can no longer accept or deal with it. I don't mind lending her a bit of money now and then, but enough is enough!
How do you use enough is enough? ›
You don't need an excuse to tell him enough is enough. It's time for parents to show enough is enough. This may well be the weekend to decide enough is enough. When do we say enough is enough?
pau·per ˈpȯ-pər. Synonyms of pauper. 1. : a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity. specifically : one who receives aid from funds designated for the poor.
What's another word for never having enough? ›
Scarce, inadequate and not enough.
What is the full meaning of word? ›
: a sound or combination of sounds that has meaning and is spoken by a human being. 2. : a written or printed letter or letters standing for a spoken word. 3. : a brief remark or conversation.
What is the wiktionary spiritual? ›
spiritual (comparative more spiritual, superlative most spiritual) Of or pertaining to the spirit or the soul. Respect towards ancestors is an essential part of Thai spiritual practice. Of or pertaining to God or a place of worship; sacred, pure; (Christianity, specifically) inspired by the Holy Spirit.
What is the magic word wiktionary? ›
magic word (plural magic words) Any word that has a magical effect when uttered. (in teaching polite behaviour to children) One of the words please, thank you, or hello.
What does cumbrous mean in wiktionary? ›
cumbrous (comparative more cumbrous, superlative most cumbrous) (literary) (also figuratively) Unwieldy because of size or weight; cumbersome. synonym, antonym ▲quotations ▼ Synonym: (obsolete) encumbrous Antonym: uncumbrous. (obsolete) Causing hindrance or obstruction.
