Using “enough” After Adjectives

Monday, April 6, 2026

We use “enough” after an adjective to say that something meets a need or requirement.

It means: sufficient, acceptable, or not too little.


Word Order

adjective + enough  

(Not: enough good, enough fast, etc.)


Examples

good enough – The quality is OK.

This chair is good enough to use.


fast enough – The speed is OK.

She is running fast enough to win.


smart enough – The intelligence is OK.

He is smart enough to solve the problem.


Negative Form

Use not + adjective + enough to say something is not sufficient.

This bag is not big enough.

I am not warm enough in this jacket.


Why it matters

Using “enough” correctly helps you sound more natural in English.

It also helps you express ability, quality, and limits clearly.

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