considerable
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
large in amount, size, or degree.
notably large in size, amount, or extent.
Simple“The project will take a considerable amount of time and effort to finish.”
In context“The researchers spent a considerable portion of their budget on high-precision equipment that was essential for the final phase of the experiment.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it describes.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
important enough to be noticed or thought about.
worthy of consideration; significant in importance or influence.
Simple“The new law has had a considerable influence on how businesses operate.”
In context“Her contributions to the field of linguistics were considerable, leading to a fundamental shift in how we understand child language acquisition.”
SynonymsAntonyms
considerable vs considerate — Considerable describes the size or importance of a thing, while considerate describes the kindness of a person.
Usage considerable advance · considerable advantage · considerable amount
“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.”
From consider + -able.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.