adequate
/ˈædɪkwət/
English B2 · Upper-intermediateadjectiveDescribing things
adequate (adjective) means enough in quantity or good enough in quality.
Persian: کافی، مناسب
Meaning of adequate
| Word | adequate |
|---|---|
| Definition | enough in quantity or good enough in quality |
| Persian | کافی، مناسب |
| Pronunciation | /ˈædɪkwət/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | B2 (Upper-intermediate) |
Example sentence
The room was small but adequate.
اتاق کوچک بود ولی کافی بود.
Word forms of adequate
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | adequate |
| adverb | adequately |
Synonyms of adequate
sufficient
Opposites of adequate
inadequate
Common phrases with adequate
- adequate food
- adequate time
- more than adequate
Related English words
capablehaving the ability to do something · B2cautiouscareful to avoid danger or mistakes · B2complexmade of many parts and difficult to understand · B2flexibleable to change or be changed easily to suit new conditions · B2genuinereal and true, not false or pretended · B2reliableable to be trusted to do what is expected · B2significantlarge or important enough to be noticed · B2compellingso interesting or convincing that you cannot ignore it · C1
Questions about adequate
What does adequate mean?
adequate (adjective) means enough in quantity or good enough in quality.
What is the Persian meaning of adequate?
adequate means کافی، مناسب in Persian.
What level is the word adequate?
adequate is a English B2 (upper-intermediate) word.
What is another word for adequate?
Words close in meaning to adequate include sufficient.
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