considering

B2 · Upper Intermediate

conj. used to introduce a fact that makes your statement seem more surprising.

conj. used to introduce a clause that provides context or justification for a following statement.

“He looks very healthy, considering he is nearly ninety years old.”

“The project was completed ahead of schedule, which is remarkable considering that half the staff were out with the flu last month.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adv. taking everything into account; usually used at the end of a sentence.

adv. taking all circumstances into account; functions as a sentence adverb, typically in final position.

“The car is in good condition, considering.”

“The negotiations were tense and the outcome was not perfect, but we did quite well, considering.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. the act of thinking about something carefully before making a choice.

v. the present participle or gerund of 'consider', denoting the process of deliberation or contemplation.

“I am considering moving to a bigger city next year.”

“The board is currently considering several aggressive expansion strategies to increase their market share in the coming fiscal year.”