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k-uh-n-SID-uh-r-uh-blee/kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably means to a large degree; much: considerably more; vary considerably. Significantly is a close twin in data English; rather is weaker. Costs rose considerably; still quote the £ figure. Mix-up: considerably vs considerately (kindly); considerable (the adjective, already in the dictionary); do not write considerably for a tiny change with no evidence.

Meaning

To a large degree; much.

Examples

• “Costs rose considerably; still quote the £ figure, the accounts said.”
• “Marks varied considerably across centres, the report said, which is the spread sense — still quote the range.”

Good to know

considerably more / less / better; vary considerably. Adjective: considerable. Close: significantly / substantially. Trap: considerately. Accounts, science, and evaluations. To a large degree — quote the figure.

Near in meaning

significantly, substantially, markedly

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