How to use enough in English.

Enough means sufficient.

Enough has the meaning of sufficient. It can be used in front of countable or uncountable nouns. Let's imagine three people want to buy a new tennis racket. The tennis racket costs 75 euros.

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John has 60 euros. He doesn't have enough money.

Dave has 80 euros. He has more than enough money.

Mary has 75 euros. She has just enough money.

Other examples of enough + noun.

The party was very boring. There weren't enough people.

This book is difficult to read. There isn't enough light.

I'll help you. I think I have enough time.

Enough describing a verb.

We can use enough as an adverb to describe a verb. Enough always follows the verb:

I'm bored at home. I don't go out enough.

You're going to fail your English exam. You don't study enough.

The countryside is very dry. It doesn't rain enough.

I've worked enough for today! I'm going home!

Enough + to + infinitive.

Enough is also used as a pronoun with an infinitive with to:

I think you've had enough to drink. You have to work tomorrow. (eg. enough alcohol)

My son didn't like Summer Camp. There wasn't enough to do. (eg. enough activities)

Have you had enough to eat? There's more paella if you'd like it. (eg. enough food)

Adjectives and adverbs + enough.

When used with adjectives, enough comes after:

I'm not tall enough to reach the top shelf.

This car is too small. It's not big enough for a large family.

Sorry, the television isn't loud enough. We can't hear it.

You must spend more time studying. You don't study hard enough.