an enough amount

USAGE SUMMARY

"an enough amount" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it when you are talking about the amount of something being sufficient. For example, "I have an enough amount of money saved to cover the cost of the new car."

✓ Grammatically correct

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News & Media

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

3 human-written examples

However, children at school age do not eat an enough amount of those foods.

Preventive Medicine

The technique to expand hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) ex vivo is eagerly anticipated to secure an enough amount of HSCs for clinical applications.

Journal of Biotechnology

Below, it will be shown that an extremely developed specific surface area of PS and its open structure provide formation of an enough amount of the nanostructured Ag deposit favorable for the high efficient SERS activity.

Nanoscale Research Letters

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

57 human-written examples

Make sure the gift certificate is of a substantial enough amount to afford a purchase of at least one item from said retailer (i.e., a $10 gift certificate to Banana Republic will not cut the proverbial mustard).

WikiHow

The sulfuric acid lost from the battery by an accidental overflow is probably a small enough amount as to be immaterial to the operation of the battery.

WikiHow

Super-capacitors require a large amount of surface area to store a large enough amount of electricity to be useful for electric cars.

TechCrunch

A significant enough amount of people who care about being married rather than in a civil partnership.

The Guardian

The puppy's sister Luna, also ate a smaller amount of the poisonous pellets but was found not to have consumed a significant enough amount to cause any serious damage.

Independent

To qualify for the Federal Housing Administration loan that she needed, the home, postrenovation, would have to be appraised at a high enough amount that her parents could give her some of the newly created equity for a down payment while still getting all their money back.

The New York Times

The results show that nearly all binocular image asymmetries seriously reduce visual comfort if present in a large enough amount.

Displays

But until download speeds are sufficiently fast enough for a large enough amount of consumers, we'll have to put up with discs.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When aiming for clarity, replace the slightly awkward phrase "an enough amount" with more common alternatives like "a sufficient amount" or "an adequate quantity".

Common error

Avoid using "an enough amount of" when a simpler phrasing like "enough" or "sufficient" would make the sentence more concise and readable.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "an enough amount" functions as a determiner phrase, specifying a quantity that is considered sufficient or adequate. It modifies a noun to indicate that there is a satisfactory quantity of something. Ludwig AI confirms its usability, although suggests that the structure can be considered less usual than other similar alternatives.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

33.33%

Wiki

33.33%

News & Media

33.33%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

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Reference

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "an enough amount" is grammatically sound but not stylistically optimal. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness, and indicates it can be used to express sufficiency. While understandable in various contexts like science, news, and general writing, it is less frequent than alternatives like ""a sufficient amount"" or ""an adequate quantity"". For clearer and more impactful writing, consider using these alternatives. The phrase functions as a determiner, indicating a quantity that meets a certain requirement or need, so choose your words carefully for maximum clarity and impact.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

a more than adequate amount

Emphasizes that the amount is greater than what is merely sufficient.

a sufficient quantity

Replaces "amount" with a more formal synonym, emphasizing the adequacy of the quantity.

an adequate supply

Focuses on the provision or availability of something in a satisfactory quantity.

a satisfactory measure

Highlights whether a certain measure is good enough for a certain purpose.

a serviceable quantity

Highlights whether a quantity will satisfy the requirements or the need for which it is destined.

a reasonable quantity

Indicates an amount that is fair or appropriate in a given situation.

a fair share

Suggests an equitable or just portion of something.

plenty

A simpler, more informal term indicating a large or sufficient quantity.

a good deal

Implies a substantial or considerable quantity.

an abundance

Indicates a very large quantity, more than is strictly necessary.

FAQs

What can I say instead of "an enough amount"?

You can use alternatives like "a sufficient amount", "an adequate quantity", or simply "enough" depending on the context.

Is "an enough amount" grammatically correct?

Yes, "an enough amount" is grammatically correct, but it's not the most common or elegant phrasing. Alternatives like "sufficient" or "adequate" are generally preferred.

How to use "an enough amount" in a sentence?

You can use "an enough amount" to indicate that there is a sufficient quantity of something, for example, "I need an enough amount of sugar to bake the cake" However, it's often better to rephrase for clarity and flow.

What's the difference between "an enough amount" and "a sufficient amount"?

While both phrases mean roughly the same thing, ""a sufficient amount"" is more commonly used and generally sounds more natural than "an enough amount".