Pronunciation

/əˈdeɪkweɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• Adequate: 1. Sufficient or suitable to meet a need or requirement. 2. (often used in a negative context) Not quite enough; lacking in quality or quantity.

Verb

• To be adequate: To be sufficient or suitable for a particular purpose or standard.

Phrases

• “An adequate supply” refers to enough of something to meet needs.
• “Properly adequate” implies being satisfactory or appropriate.
• “Inadequate preparation” suggests insufficient planning or readiness.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The budget was adequate for covering the project’s expenses.”
• Verb: “She felt adequately prepared for the job interview.”
• Adjective: “Their performance was deemed adequate by the judges.”

Synonyms

• Sufficient
• Appropriate
• Competent
• Suitable
• Enough
• Passable
• Acceptable

Antonyms

• Insufficient
• Inadequately
• Inadequate
• Poor
• Incomplete
• Insubstantial