adequately
adverb
ad·e·quate·ly
ˈa-di-kwət-lē 
: to an adequate or sufficient degree or extent
There is no way to adequately prepare yourself for encountering a wild mountain gorilla.—
Sy Montgomery
Sy MontgomeryThe blood volume is sufficient, but it's not being adequately distributed throughout the body.—Tom Ewing
Tom EwingSynonyms of adequately
Examples of adequately in a Sentence
we weren't completely bowled over by the performance, but the band certainly played more than adequately
adequately provided with candles and freshwater in case of a power outage
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The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
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Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
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3 July 2026
Less than four weeks later, DePodesta was fired for not adequately replacing Tracy.
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Liana Handler,
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1 July 2026
Idaho has long struggled to adequately fund special education.
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Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
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Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
6 July 2026
Gupta considers the blanket rent freeze a blunt tool that doesn't adequately address the affordability crisis.
—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Less than four weeks later, DePodesta was fired for not adequately replacing Tracy.
—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Idaho has long struggled to adequately fund special education.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for adequately
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“Adequately.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adequately. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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