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suffice

verb

be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
S
Ends with
E
Contains
UFFIC
Scrabble score
15
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

səˈfaɪs

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

    “A few words would answer”

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Example Sentences

A few words would answer
This car suits my purpose well
Will $100 do?
A ‘B’ grade doesn't suffice to get me into medical school
Nothing else will serve

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