Word
considerable
Phoneticscon·sid·er·able
US/kənˈsɪdɝəbəɫ/
UK/kənsˈɪdəɹəbəl/
Definitions
01large in amount or size
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. large in amount, size, or degree.
adj. notably large in size, amount, or extent.
“The project will take a considerable amount of time and effort to finish.”
“The researchers spent a considerable portion of their budget on high-precision equipment that was essential for the final phase of the experiment.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it describes.
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02important or noteworthy
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. important enough to be noticed or thought about.
adj. worthy of consideration; significant in importance or influence.
“The new law has had a considerable influence on how businesses operate.”
“Her contributions to the field of linguistics were considerable, leading to a fundamental shift in how we understand child language acquisition.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “considerable” in context.
Adjective
01. considerable advance
“The new vaccine represents a considerable advance in medical science.”
adj + noun
02. considerable advantage
“Being fluent in three languages gave her a considerable advantage in the job market.”
adj + noun
03. considerable amount
“They spent a considerable amount of money on the home renovations.”
adj + noun
04. considerable attention
“The case has attracted considerable attention from the national media.”
adj + noun
05. considerable benefit
“The new bypass will be of considerable benefit to local residents.”
adj + noun
06. considerable challenge
“Climbing the mountain in winter presented a considerable challenge to the team.”
adj + noun
07. considerable change
“The town has undergone considerable change over the last decade.”
adj + noun
08. considerable confusion
“The sudden change in policy caused considerable confusion among the staff.”
adj + noun
09. considerable cost
“The project was completed on time, but at considerable cost.”
adj + noun
10. considerable damage
“The storm caused considerable damage to the coastal defenses.”
adj + noun
11. considerable debate
“The proposal has been the subject of considerable debate in Parliament.”
adj + noun
12. considerable degree
“To a considerable degree, the success of the plan depends on your cooperation.”
adj + noun
Confusables
Considerable describes the size or importance of a thing, while considerate describes the kindness of a person.
RememberConsiderable = Big. Considerate = Kind.
Real-World Examples
“The relatives went on to inherit the family’s considerable estate.” “She made the journey in a yellow taxi, paying 800 Gambian dalasis (about $10.72), a considerable sum for many Gambians.” Etymology
From consider + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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