adequately
gb/ˈædəkwɪtli/ us/ˈædəkwɪtli/
B2
English
kellően, elfogadhatóan
B2
1
kellően
B2
Usage pattern:
adequately + [adjective/participle] (e.g., adequately prepared); adequately + [verb] (e.g., adequately explain [something])
Make sure the room is adequately ventilated before you start painting.
Győződj meg róla, hogy a szoba kellően ki van szellőztetve, mielőtt festeni kezdesz.
The instructions are adequately detailed for someone with basic experience.
Az utasítások annak is kellően részletesek, akinek csak alapvető tapasztalata van.
The project cannot move forward unless it is adequately funded.
Learner examples
Is the child adequately dressed for the cold?
A gyerek kellően fel van öltözve ebben a hidegben?
Please explain it adequately.
Kérlek, magyarázd el kellően részletesen.
Common mistake:
Avoid doubling the idea of ‘enough’ (e.g., ‘adequately enough’). Use the adverb ‘adequately’ (not the adjective ‘adequate’) before adjectives or past participles.
Meaning
to a sufficient degree
Collocations
adequately prepared
|adequately staffed
|adequately funded
|adequately protected
|adequately trained
|adequately equipped
|adequately compensated
|adequately supported
|adequately ventilated
|adequately insured
Synonyms
sufficiently (More direct focus on ‘enough’ to meet a requirement.)
|
enough (More informal and less precise.)
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to a reasonable extent (Emphasizes a practical, not perfect, level.)
Antonyms
insufficiently (Not to a sufficient degree.)
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inadequately (Not enough or not good enough for the purpose.)
Themes
daily_life
|work
|education
Definition
enough; as much as is needed
To an extent that is enough for a particular purpose, need, or standard.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
adequately + [verb] (e.g., adequately handle [something])
He answered the questions adequately but didn’t provide any new insights.
Elfogadhatóan válaszolt a kérdésekre, de nem adott új szempontokat.
The small heater works adequately for a single room.
A kis hősugárzó egy szobában elfogadhatóan működik.
The company has not adequately addressed customers’ complaints.
Learner examples
I did adequately on the test.
A teszten elfogadhatóan teljesítettem.
The team worked adequately today.
A csapat ma elfogadhatóan dolgozott.
Common mistake:
‘Adequately’ often implies ‘acceptable but not great’; if you mean ‘very well’, choose ‘well’ or ‘excellent(ly)’.
Meaning
in a satisfactory way
Collocations
perform adequately
|deal with something adequately
|handle something adequately
|respond adequately
|function adequately
|cope adequately
|meet requirements adequately
|explain something adequately
|address concerns adequately
|represent something adequately
Synonyms
acceptably (Stresses meeting a minimum acceptable standard.)
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properly (Stresses correctness rather than minimum sufficiency.)
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competently (Stresses ability and skill, sometimes more positive than ‘adequately’.)
Antonyms
poorly (In a low-quality or unsatisfactory way.)
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unsatisfactorily (Not meeting an acceptable standard.)
Themes
work
|communication
Definition
well enough; in an acceptable way
In a way that is acceptable or satisfactory, though not necessarily excellent.
Grammar
Dictionary form
adequately
IPA
GB/ˈædəkwɪtli/
US/ˈædəkwɪtli/
Syllables & stress
ad - equately (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (ad)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: adequately
- Plural: adequatelies
Word family
Expressions
adequately address
1/ˈædəkwɪtli ˈædɹˌɛs/
fixed phrase
formal
deal with an issue enough
deal with something enough
Examples
- The report does not adequately address the risks.
- We need to adequately address customer complaints.
- Her speech adequately addressed the main questions from the audience.
Learner examples
- This plan addresses the problem adequately.
adequately compensated
1/ˈædəkwɪtli kˈɑmpənsˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
paid enough for work
paid enough
Examples
- Contractors should be adequately compensated for overtime.
- She felt she wasn’t adequately compensated for the extra responsibilities.
- Victims were not adequately compensated for the damage.
Learner examples
- Workers must be adequately compensated.
adequately funded
1/ˈædəkwɪtli fˈʌndɪd/
fixed phrase
business
with enough money
having enough money
Examples
- Public schools must be adequately funded to reduce class sizes.
- The research program is not adequately funded this year.
- They argued that the plan could work if it was adequately funded.
Learner examples
- The program is adequately funded.
adequately prepared
1/ˈædəkwɪtli pɹipˈɛɹd/
fixed phrase
ready enough for something
ready enough
Examples
- I didn’t feel adequately prepared for the interview.
- New staff must be adequately prepared before working alone.
- The city was not adequately prepared for the storm.
Learner examples
- Are you adequately prepared for the exam?
adequately reflect
1/ˈædəkwɪtli ɹɪflˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
show something accurately enough
show something well enough
Examples
- The survey results do not adequately reflect public opinion.
- He felt the review didn’t adequately reflect his performance.
- The budget should adequately reflect the organization’s priorities.
Learner examples
- The photo adequately reflects the mood of the event.
adequately staffed
1/ˈædəkwɪtli stˈæft/
fixed phrase
business
with enough staff
having enough workers
Examples
- The clinic isn’t adequately staffed on weekends.
- We need to be adequately staffed to meet demand.
- The hotline was not adequately staffed during the outage.
Learner examples
- The store is adequately staffed today.