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Meaning of suffice
The primary meaning of the word "suffice" is to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose.
Etymology of suffice
The word "suffice" comes from the Latin words "sufficere" meaning "to suffice" and "ficere" meaning "to do" or "to make"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to convey the idea of something being enough or adequate
Synonyms
Definitions
- To be enough or adequate for a particular purpose
- * To meet the needs or requirements of someone or something
- * To be acceptable or satisfactory, although not perfect
Usage Examples
- The food we have will suffice for the weekend
- * Her salary will suffice to cover her living expenses
- * The evidence we have does not suffice to prove his guilt
Antonyms
fail
fall short
be insufficient
be inadequate
lack
need
require
want
be deficient
be incomplete
be unsatisfactory
disappoint
frustrate
not meet expectations
not make the grade
come up short
miss the mark
not suffice
be unacceptable
be intolerable
be unbearable
be unendurable