# considerably

/kənˈsɪdɝəbɫi/ (US) · /kənsˈɪdəɹəbli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/considerably
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

by a large amount or to a high degree. You use it to show that a difference or change is very noticeable.

For teachers: to a noteworthy or significant extent. Frequently used to modify comparative adjectives or verbs of change.

## Examples

- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "The price is considerably more high." but "The price is considerably higher." — When modifying an adjective, 'considerably' usually pairs with the comparative form (-er or more) rather than the base form.

## Usage notes

- Typically placed before comparative adjectives or after the verb it modifies.

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