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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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   What are some synonyms for "considers"?

   • 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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   Definition of considerable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   Definition of considerable – Learner’s Dictionary. considerable. 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.

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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English con‧sid‧er‧a‧ble /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/ W3 AWL adjective fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important → inconsiderable considerable amount/number etc of something We’ve saved a considerable amount of money.

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