adequately
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Definition
Adverb: - In an adequate manner; to an adequate degree: Sufficiently for a specific requirement or purpose; in a way that is acceptable or satisfactory, though not necessarily exceptional.
Usage
The adverb "adequately" is used to modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate that something is done or exists to a sufficient or acceptable level. It often implies meeting the minimum necessary standard.
Examples
- The room was adequately lit for reading.
- She explained the concept adequately, so everyone understood the basics.
- The project was funded adequately to ensure its completion.
- He performed adequately on the test, scoring a passing grade.
Advanced Usage
- "Adequately prepared": Prepared to a sufficient degree to handle a situation.
- The team was adequately prepared for the client's questions.
- "Adequately represent": To represent something to a satisfactory or sufficient extent.
- The sample must adequately represent the entire population for the study to be valid.
Variants and Related Words
- Adequate (adjective): Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
- The supplies were adequate for a week.
- Adequacy (noun): The state or quality of being adequate.
- The report questioned the adequacy of the safety measures.
Synonyms
- Sufficiently: To a degree that meets a need.
- Acceptably: In a satisfactory manner.
- Passably: Well enough; to a satisfactory degree.
- Reasonably: To a fair or moderate degree.
Antonyms
- Inadequately: In an insufficient manner.
- Poorly: In a way that is not good enough.
- Insufficiently: To an inadequate degree.
Related Phrases
- "Adequately equipped": Having sufficient equipment or tools.
- The laboratory is adequately equipped for advanced research.
- "Adequately address": To deal with or discuss something to a satisfactory extent.
- The new policy adequately addresses the main concerns.
Adverb
- in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
- he was adequately prepared