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   Con·sid·er·a·ble

   /kənˈsidərəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. notably large in size, amount, or extent: "a position of considerable influence" Similar sizeablesubstantialappreciablesignificantgoodlytolerablefairreasonabletidyheftyhandsomecomfortabledecentworthwhileworth havingworth taking into accountampleplentifulabundantsuperabundantgreatlargelavishprofusegenerousmarkednoticeableinformal:not to be sneezed atseriousOKliterary:plenteousmucha lot oflots ofa great deal ofplenty ofa fair amount ofgreatOpposite paltryminor
   • ▪ (of a person) having merit or distinction: "he was a limited, but still considerable, novelist" Similar distinguishednoteworthynotedimportantsignificantprominenteminentinfluentialillustriousrenownedcelebratedacclaimedhighly ratedmuch toutedwell thought ofwell receivedof reputeof high standingof distinctionOpposite insignificant

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘capable of being considered’): from medieval Latin considerabilis ‘worthy of consideration’, from Latin considerare (see consider).

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   What is an example of when you would use considers?

   • 1. To think carefully about (something), especially before making a decision; I needed more time to consider my options. We considered taking the train instead of the bus. 2. To think or deem to be; regard as: considered his friend a liberal on most issues; considered her contribution essential. See Usage Note at as 1. 3.

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   What does the word "considers" mean?

   • 1. to think carefully about, esp. in order to make a decision; contemplate; ponder. 2. to regard as or deem to be: I consider the matter settled. 3. to think, believe, or suppose.

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   • consider, study, contemplate, weigh mean to think about in order to arrive at a judgment or decision. consider may suggest giving thought to in order to reach a suitable conclusion, opinion, or decision. study implies sustained purposeful concentration and attention to details and minutiae.

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   adjective. rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.

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   adjective. uk / kənˈsɪd ə rəbl / us. B2. large or important enough to have an effect: a considerable amount of money. The damage has been considerable. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.

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   Considerable definition: rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.. See examples of CONSIDERABLE used in a sentence.

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   adj. 1. large enough to reckon with: a considerable quantity. 2. a lot of; much: he had considerable courage. 3. worthy of respect: a considerable man in the scientific world. conˈsiderably adv.

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   Considerable means great in amount or degree. [formal] [...] More. Synonyms of 'considerable' • large, goodly, much, great [...] • important, significant, distinguished, influential [...] More. Collocations with the word 'considerable' considerable benefit considerable criticism considerable debate More. Examples of 'considerable' in a sentence.