Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

good enough

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.44 in modern English

Syllables: good e-nough
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

acceptable, adequate for the purpose (though imperfect)

adj

so kind (as to)

Example Sentences

"I used to feel not good enough."
"So you survived our fight on Thessia. You're not as weak as I thought. But never forget that your best wasn't good enough to stop me. Now an entire planet is dying because you lacked the strength to win. The legend of Shepard needs to be re-written. I hope I'm there for the last chapter. It ends with your death. -KL"
"Would you be good enough to bring me a cup of tea, please?"

Phrases

good enough for government work good enough for jazz good enough to eat perfect is the enemy of good enough all well and good fair enough

Frequently Paired Words

all well and good fair enough

Synonyms

satisfactory

Questions

What does good enough mean?: acceptable, adequate for the purpose (though imperfect)

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