Words / B2

k-uh-n-SID-uh-r-uh-bl/kənˈsɪdərəbl/

Considerable means fairly large in size, amount, or degree — more than some, less dramatic than vast or huge. Collocations include a considerable amount / number / difference and considerable progress / effort. Significant often hints that the size matters; considerable mainly measures scale, and considerably is a useful adverb (considerably cheaper).

Meaning

Large in size, amount, or importance.

Examples

• “She made considerable progress in six months.”
• “The repairs will take a considerable amount of time.”
• “Costs have fallen considerably since last year.”

Good to know

a considerable amount / number. Scale word; significant often adds “it matters.”

Near in meaning

substantial

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