Phrase guide

good enough

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

acceptable, adequate for the purpose (though imperfect)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • I used to feel not good enough.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

so kind (as to)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, often

Examples

  • Would you be good enough to bring me a cup of tea, please?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

adequately good for the circumstances

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • if it's good enough for you it's good enough for me

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Norwegian: bra nok — of an acceptable quality or state
  • Norwegian: god nok — of an acceptable quality or state
  • Polish: dość dobry — of an acceptable quality or state
  • Turkish: yeterince iyi — of an acceptable quality or state