adequately

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/ˈæd.ə.kwət.li/

adverb
in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

adequately in a sentence

  • “Are you adequately insured?”
  • “While some patients can be adequately cared for at home, others are best served by care in a hospital.”
  • “Manufacturers may lack the means to adequately test their product.”

What does “adequately” mean?

adequately (adverb) means in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose. It is pronounced /ˈæd.ə.kwət.li/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "adequately" mean?
adequately (adverb) means: in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose
How do you pronounce "adequately"?
"adequately" is pronounced /ˈæd.ə.kwət.li/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "adequately" in a sentence?
Here is "adequately" used in a sentence: Are you adequately insured?

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