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considering

v.
B1 Intermediate US //kənˈsɪdɝɪŋ// UK //kənsˈɪdəɹɪŋ// con·sid·er·ing Informal

v. taking something into account when making a judgment. You use it to show that you are thinking about a specific fact that might change your opinion.

v. taking into account or in view of a particular fact or circumstance. Functions as a complex preposition or a non-finite clausal head.


SIMPLE

The car is in good condition, considering its age.

CONTEXTUAL

Considering the heavy rain this morning, the turnout for the outdoor festival was surprisingly high.

COMPLEX

The team performed remarkably well throughout the tournament, especially considering they had lost their star player to an injury just weeks before the opening match.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used at the start of a sentence or after a main clause to introduce a mitigating factor.

Pitfall

Considering about the price, it is cheap.Considering the price, it is cheap.When used as a preposition, it does not take 'about'; it is followed directly by the noun phrase.

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