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adequate
adjective as in enough, able
Strongest matches
acceptable, capable, competent, decent, fair, satisfactory, sufficient, suitable, tolerable
Strong match
Weak matches
all right, comfortable, commensurate, passable, requisite, sufficing, unexceptional, unobjectionable
Example Sentences
Isn’t it finally time for a respectful national dialogue about what constitutes an adequate defense and how to balance military preparations with other urgent national needs?
He said this would provide adequate grazing in winter for the animals left on the island.
The air-conditioning - built for Russian winters - was barely adequate in scorching Indian summers.
The only time that aid agencies and commercial shippers were able to get in adequate supplies was during the ceasefire that started on 19 January this year.
If he does the same against Australia, it would be perfectly adequate.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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