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In some senses, adequate is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
VERBS
be, prove, seem | remain
consider sth, think sth
Most parents think their children's pocket money is adequate for their weekly needs.
ADV
really, very | perfectly, quite, totally
more than
Her experience as a teacher was more than adequate for the job requirements.
barely, hardly, less than, not entirely, not wholly
The hospital's funding is barely adequate to cover essential medical supplies.
more or less
His English skills were more or less adequate for the job interview.
still | no longer
PREP
for
This basic tent is adequate for a weekend camping trip.