considerably
adv.by a large amount or to a high degree. You use it to show that a difference or change is very noticeable.
adv.to a noteworthy or significant extent. Frequently used to modify comparative adjectives or verbs of change.
“The weather is considerably warmer today than it was yesterday.”
“After the new manager arrived, the efficiency of the warehouse staff improved considerably.”
“While the initial investment was high, the long-term maintenance costs are considerably lower than those of the previous model, leading to significant savings over the product's lifecycle.”
Typically placed before comparative adjectives or after the verb it modifies.
When modifying an adjective, 'considerably' usually pairs with the comparative form (-er or more) rather than the base form.
Usage considerably differ · considerably enhance · considerably improve
“Since then, the water level has increased considerably,” said Amrit Lal Meena, commander of the National Disaster Response Force team.”
“Some, such as those with complex needs, receive considerably more; others receive far less.”
Common in science writing
From considerable + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.