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preposition · conjunction · adverb · verb

considering

prep. · conj. · adv. · v.
US /kənˈsɪdɝɪŋ/ UK /kənsˈɪdəɹɪŋ/ con·sid·er·ing

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    prep.taking a particular fact or situation into account.

    prep.taking into account or making allowances for a specific factor.

    Simple

    Considering the weather, the outdoor party was a great success.

    In context

    Considering the limited budget and tight timeframe, the marketing team delivered an exceptionally polished campaign.

    givenbearing in mind
  2. 02 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

    sincein view of the fact that
  3. 03 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.

    Simple

    The car is in good condition, considering.

    In context

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

    all in alloverall
  4. 04 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.

    Simple

    I am considering moving to a bigger city next year.

    In context

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

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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