Enough and Shortage

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Enough noun - An adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose.

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Shortage is an antonym for enough.

Shortage noun - A falling short of an essential or desirable amount or number.

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Enough is an antonym for shortage in deficiency topic.

Nearby Words: short, shorted, shortfall, shorting

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