getting enough

ˈɡɛtɪŋ ɪˈnʌf

Definition

Definition of getting enough - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

sufficiencyreceiving a sufficient amount of something needed

Getting enough is crucial for maintaining good health.

adequate

sufficient

satisfactionachieving satisfaction in a particular aspect of life

For him, getting enough means finding happiness in his work.

contentment

fulfillment

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Expressions with getting

how are you getting on

exp.

question asking about progress with a task or situation

"How are you getting on with your new job?"

be not getting anywhere

make no progress in a task or situation

Despite his efforts, he was not getting anywhere with the project.

it is getting real

exp.

situation becomes serious or intense

The competition is tough, and it is getting real.

time is getting on

exp.

indicate that it is becoming late in the day or evening

Time is getting on, we should head home soon!

we are getting off the point

exp.

losing focus on the subject during a conversation

We are getting off the point, please return to the topic.

you are getting warm

exp.

indicate someone is close to the correct answer or solution

You are getting warm, try guessing again.

Expressions with enough

close enough

adj.

sufficiently near to meet the requirements

The measurements were not exact, but they were close enough for the project.

enough already

intj.

used to show frustration or impatience with a situation

Enough already, stop arguing!

fair enough

adj.

considered reasonable or acceptable in a situation

The decision to split the prize was fair enough.

man enough

adj.

having the courage or strength to do something

He was man enough to admit his mistake.

enough is enough

exp.

situation must stop

Enough is enough, we need to address this issue immediately.

enough to go around

adj.

sufficient quantity for everyone

There was enough to go around for all the guests.

have enough of

reach a limit of tolerance or patience

I've had enough of his excuses.

have had enough

express reaching a limit of patience or tolerance

I have had enough of your excuses!

one's had enough

exp.

decided to stop due to frustration or exhaustion

He's had enough of the constant arguments.

can't thank someone enough

express very strong gratitude that words cannot fully show

I can't thank you enough for your help with the project!

Terms with getting enough included in their meaning

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waste of money

financial loss

money spent without getting enough value

malnourished

adj.

health condition

not getting enough food or nutrients for health

Examples of getting enough in a sentence

He worried about not getting enough during the winter months.
Getting enough is crucial for mental health.
She believes getting enough is key to a balanced life.

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French:quantité suffisante, satisfaction, ...
German:Ausreichend, Zufriedenstellung, ...
Italian:ricevere a sufficienza, ottenere abbastanza, ...
Spanish:obtener lo necesario, satisfacción, ...
Portuguese:obter o suficiente, satisfação, ...
Chinese:满足, 满足感, ...
Japanese:十分に得ること, 十分に得る, ...
Arabic:الكِفايَة, تَحْقِيق الاِكْتِفَاء, ...
Hebrew:סַפֶּקֶת, סִיפּוּק, ...
Russian:получение достаточного количества, достаточность, ...
Ukrainian:отримання достатньої кількості, досягнення задоволення, ...
Hindi:पर्याप्त प्राप्ति, पर्याप्त प्राप्त करना, ...
Bengali:যথেষ্ট পাওয়া, ...
Catalan:quantitat suficient, aconseguir prou, ...
Czech:dostatek, naplnění, ...
Danish:tilstrækkelighed, tilfredsstillelse, ...
Dutch:voldoende krijgen, tevredenheid bereiken, ...
Greek:επαρκής λήψη, να έχει αρκετά, ...
Hungarian:ellátottság, elégedettség, ...
Khmer:ការទទួលបានគ្រប់គ្រាន់, ការសម្រេចបាននូវភាពពេញចិត្តក្នុងផ្នែកជាក់លាក់មួយនៃជីវិត, ...
Korean:충분함, 만족을 얻는 것, ...
Persian:کفایت, رسیدن به رضایت, ...
Polish:wystarczalność, osiągnięcie satysfakcji, ...
Portuguese (BR):receber o suficiente, satisfação pessoal, ...
Romanian:a primi suficient, satisfacție, ...
Swedish:att få tillräckligt, tillfredsställelse, ...
Thai:การได้รับอย่างเพียงพอ, การบรรลุความพึงพอใจ, ...
Turkish:yeterince almak, ...
Vietnamese:việc nhận đủ lượng cần thiết, đủ đầy, ...

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Definition of getting enough - Reverso English Dictionary

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