B2adjectiveformalworkeducation
US/ˈæd.ə.kwət/
UK/ˈæd.ɪ.kwət/
good enough or large enough for a particular purpose, but not better than that
In context
The room was small but adequate for one person.
Many families do not have adequate access to clean water.
His salary is barely adequate to cover the rent.
Words that go with adequate
adjective + noun
- adequate trainingStaff must receive adequate training.
- adequate supplyThe town has an adequate supply of water.
- adequate housingEveryone should have adequate housing.
adverb + adjective
- more than adequateThe food was more than adequate.
- perfectly adequateThe old laptop is perfectly adequate for email.
adjective + preposition
- adequate forThis room is adequate for our needs.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
adequate enoughCorrect: adequate