adequately

adverb B2

Meaning

The adverb "adequately" means to a sufficient degree or in a satisfactory manner, often used to describe the quality of performance or fulfillment of requirements.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "adequately" with "sufficiently," as they can have slightly different connotations in certain contexts.

Example Sentences

Did you study adequately for the upcoming exam ?
I didn ’ t prepare adequately for the meeting yesterday .
The report adequately addresses the main issues raised by the committee .
The report adequately explains the main points of the project .

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