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IELTS word

adequate

/ˈædəkwət/adjective

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English definition

enough for a particular need

Common phrases / collocations

  1. adequate supply
  2. adequate time
  3. adequate support

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The shelter had adequate blankets and meals for everyone.

  2. 2.

    The school needs adequate funding.

  3. 3.

    They had adequate time to finish.

Visual learning

See the meaning

At a modest storm shelter, each person receives one dry blanket and one hot meal.
enough for a particular need
1people need shelter
2everyone receives enough
people need shelter→everyone receives enough