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adjective
- 1. notably large in size, amount, or extent: "a position of considerable influence" Similar Opposite
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adjective. uk / kənˈsɪd. ə r.ə.b ə l / us / kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ə.b ə l / Add to word list. B2. large or of noticeable importance: The fire caused considerable damage to the church. Opposite. inconsiderable. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. greater than the average size or amount. big They live in a big house in the country.
The meaning of CONSIDERABLE is worth consideration : significant. How to use considerable in a sentence.
adjective. us / kənˈsɪd·ər·ə·bəl / Add to word list. very large or much: He exhibited considerable skill in driving through the snowstorm. considerably. adverb us / kənˈsɪd·ər·ə·bli / Technology has advanced considerably since then. (Definition of considerable from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc. It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide. 2. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished. a considerable person. noun. 3. informal. much; not a little.
adjective. large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree. “a considerable quantity”. “the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign”. “went to considerable trouble for us”. “spent a considerable amount of time on the problem”. synonyms: appreciable. enough to be estimated or measured.
rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.
Definition of considerable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 1. large enough to reckon with: a considerable quantity. 2. a lot of; much: he had considerable courage. 3. worthy of respect: a considerable man in the scientific world. conˈsiderably adv.
CONSIDERABLE definition: large or important enough to have an effect: . Learn more.
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