What is the 2nd form of verb?
The second form of a verb (v2) is the past-tense form: registered. To create a past-tense verb, you usually add –ed or –d to the base form, but many past-tense verbs are irregular and do not follow this pattern. The third form (v3) is the past participle form.
With verbs
enough comes after verbs. I make sure I drink enough during the day. I don't read enough but I'm going to start downloading books to my phone.
Enough is a determiner, a pronoun or an adverb. We use enough to mean 'as much as we need or want'.
V1 is the base form of the verb; V2 is the simple past form; V3 is the past participle form; V4 is the third-person singular present form; and V5 is the present participle form. The following section has a list of regular verbs and irregular verbs in their various forms.
Verb conjugation: Mean - Meant - Meant.
enough (plural enoughs)
Synonyms of had enough (adj.
appalled. outraged. queasy. tired. unhappy.
- Enough is enough - I don't want to argue with you any more.
- Our business has been absorbing the price rises, but enough is enough. ...
- Nurses have frequently extended their shifts, but now they are saying enough is enough.
Enough as an adjective.
Used as a quantifier adjective, enough is not really a problem word. However it can only be used as an attributive adjective (one that stands before the noun it qualifies); it cannot be used as a predicative adjective (after the verb to be or similar verbs).
- sufficiently.
- adequately.
- properly.
- fairly.
- moderately.
- satisfactorily.
- suitably.
- decently.
How is enough an adverb?
The adverb enough is used to modify an adjective. In this case, it goes after the adjective it modifies. She is old enough to earn a living. (NOT She is enough old to earn a living. Here the adverb enough modifies the adjective old.)
Examples of enough in a Sentence
Adverb I couldn't run fast enough to catch up with her. She's old enough to know better. Are you rich enough to retire? That's good enough for me.
[M] [T] He had barely enough to eat. [M] [T] She isn't good enough for him. [M] [T] He is old enough to drive a car. [M] [T] He is old enough to travel alone.
- My friend isn't patient enough with his friends.
- I don't have enough time to get everything done.
- I think the test was too difficult.
- There is too much salt in this soup!
- You are walking too slowly. ...
- I'm afraid I have too many responsibilities.
- Peter isn't working fast enough.
There are four TYPES of verbs: intransitive, transitive, linking, and passive.
| V1 Present (Root) | V2 Past | V3 Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| Bring | Brought | Brought |
| Admire | Admired | Admired |
| Fail | Failed | Failed |
| Break | Broke | Broken |
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| Base Form (V1) | meet |
|---|---|
| Past Form (V2) | met |
| Past Participle Form (V3) | met |
| s / es/ ies (V4) | meets |
| 'ing' form (V5) | meeting |
Both are correct. Asking questions can help to clarify what is happening: Three aren't enough. There aren't enough what?
If "enough" means a sufficient quantity of people in a countable sense, it would be "are": "1 or 2 friends are enough to move the couch." If "enough" means sufficiency for a qualitative criterion, it would be "is": "1 or 2 friends is enough to make me happy."
What is the difference between 2 and enough?
Remember that 'too' means that it's more than the necessary amount. 'Enough' is the necessary amount, it's the exact amount. And 'not enough' is less than the necessary amount.
- sufficiently.
- adequately.
- properly.
- fairly.
- moderately.
- satisfactorily.
- suitably.
- decently.
Want no more of something, as in I've had enough of their quarreling. This phrase uses enough in the sense of “an adequate amount,” which is intended ironically to mean “a more than sufficient amount.” [c.
to want something to stop because it is annoying you: I've had enough - I'm going home.
Enough means as much as you need or as much as is necessary.
something you say to tell someone that you understand what they have said and that there is no need to say any more: "Someone has to explain the situation to her." "Enough said." "There are some, er, objections to her appointment." "Oh yes, enough said." She thinks the moon is made of cheese - enough said.
"enough for today" is correct and usable in written English. You can use it when you want to express that you have done enough of something for the day and it's time to stop. For example, "We've been working on this all day, it's time to call it quits – enough for today.".
The word enough can be used as an adjective, an adverb or with a noun. It can even be used as a pronoun. She wasn't tall enough to become a flight attendant. This piece of writing isn't good enough.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to soon, such as: directly, early, instantly, promptly, quickly, and rapidly.
- excess.
- glut.
- overflow.
- overmuch.
- oversupply.
- plenty.
- plethora.
- superfluity.
What is a word for strong enough?
mighty, sturdy, brawny, sinewy, hardy, muscular, stout, stalwart. 4. talented, capable, efficient. 5. valiant, brave.
The phrase 'for long enough' is correct and can be used in written English. You can use 'for long enough' to indicate that a time period has been long enough for something to happen. For example: "I had been waiting for long enough, so I decided to leave.".
1 comparatively little; limited in size, number, importance, etc.
Enough is a determiner, a pronoun or an adverb. We use enough to mean 'as much as we need or want'.
Examples of simple two word sentences include: Marvin slept. Dogs bark. Isotopes react.
A simple sentence has the most basic elements that make it a sentence: a subject, a verb, and a completed thought. Examples of simple sentences include the following: Joe waited for the train. The train was late.
as an adverb (after an adjective, adverb, or verb): The rope isn't long enough. She didn't move quickly enough. You haven't practised enough. Enough is sometimes used after particular nouns, but this is not common: Don't ask questions – there'll be time enough for that later.
Adverb I couldn't run fast enough to catch up with her. She's old enough to know better. Are you rich enough to retire? That's good enough for me.
- Present tense- verbs that express the present like eats, runs, goes, etc.
- Past tense - verbs that express the past- ate, went, swam,etc.
- Past participle- verbs that are non infinite as they can be adjectives as well as verbs like swum, eaten, spoken, etc.
| Run | Walk | Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Share | Sit | Stand |
| Try | Move | Lift |
| Make | Cook | Read |
| Write | Test | Ring |
What is a verb example?
A verb is the action or state of being in a sentence. Verbs can be expressed in different tenses, depending on when the action is being performed. Here are some examples: Example: Jennifer walked to the store. In this sentence, walked is the verb that shows an action.
There are over 1000 possible verbs you can use in the English language, and I'm sure you'll recall using some verbs on these lists more than others. This verbs list includes example sentences to help you expand your vocabulary and gain a better understanding of verb words and what they do.
The main verb is also called the lexical verb or the principal verb. This term refers to the important verb in the sentence, the one that typically shows the action or state of being of the subject. Main verbs can stand alone, or they can be used with a helping verb, also called an auxiliary verb.
Verb Forms
All English verbs (except to be) have five forms: base, past tense, past participle, present participle, and third-person singular.
The five verb forms in English are root verb, third person singular present form of verb, present participle, simple past and past participle.
