Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with sufficient in American Collocation
sufficient
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
usually
Good walking boots are usually sufficient, unless the weather has been excessively wet.
quite
The kitchen equipment provided is quite sufficient for basic self catering requirements.
almost
The royalties I received were almost sufficient to pay the solicitor.
only just
The two lanterns were scarcely sufficient to light the way.
not usually
A diagnosis of personality disorder is rarely sufficient to explain a serious offence.
information
You will be prosecuted if there is sufficient evidence against you.
knowledge, understanding, skills
A legally sworn interpreter is required for the ceremony unless both parties have a sufficient understanding of German.
strength, energy etc
The country has sufficient military strength to defend itself.
reason
Adultery is considered to be sufficient grounds for divorce.
interest
If there is sufficient interest, we will run an extra course.
time
You should allow sufficient time to get to the airport.
be sufficient
A thick envelope should prove sufficient.
be considered to be sufficient
Notification by telephone or electronic mail shall be deemed sufficient for these meetings.