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/ˈbas.ta/

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Translation

enough, that is enough, stop

Word origin

The third-person form of bastar ('to suffice'), used as an interjection. Bastar comes from Vulgar Latin bastare, probably from Greek bastazein ('to carry, bear').

Origin
Latin
Root
bastare

Examples

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Enough of the arguments, we need a solution.

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That is enough for now, we will finish it tomorrow.

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An email is enough to say you are coming.

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Enough noise, the neighbours are going to call the police!

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Sometimes a smile is enough to brighten the day.

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Enough noise, the neighbours are going to complain!

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This word is part of lesson 10.