adequate
Meaning
The word "adequate" describes something that is sufficient or satisfactory in quality or quantity to meet a particular requirement or need.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "adequate" with "adequately," which is an adverb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
arrived
early
and
set
up
a
small
table
and
her
laptop
to
get
ready
for
the
online
meeting
.
She
checked
that
the
lighting
and
sound
were
adequate
,
then
moved
the
table
closer
to
the
window
for
better
light
.
Although
she
felt
a
little
nervous
,
she
practiced
the
opening
lines
twice
and
took
deep
breaths
to
stay
calm
.
When
the
first
participant
joined
,
everything
worked
as
she
had
planned
and
she
began
the
presentation
with
a
smile
.
Common Phrases
adequate resources
adequate preparation
adequate response
Synonyms
Antonyms
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