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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Part of Speech 'enough'

Hi Teachers,

Which part of speech is 'enough' in this sentence?

The trouble is he doesn’t have enough money for another drink.

Thanks in advance
  

Top answer

It's an adjective modifying "money".

— Canadian45

  • It's an adjective modifying "money".
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It's an adjective modifying "money".
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Hi canadian45,

Thank you for your reply.

Isn't it a modifier or quantifier? I don't really know what the difference is.

Best regards

TS
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Thinking SpainHi canadian45,Thank you for your reply. Isn't it a modifier or quantifier? Those two words seem to be relatively new as far as describing the function of words. Dictionaries however still classify "enough" as being an adjective, adverb or pronoun. You did ask what part of speech "enough" is in that sentence, and as far
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Hi canadian45,

Thank you for your reply. If I've said it, it is because I found those terms on the Internet. But if you say they have not obtained the status of parts of speech, I believe you. We know that the Internet is not always reliable.

Best regards

TS
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