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considerably

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

considerably means: By a large amount, used when comparing two things.

adverb

MUCH MOREB2

By a large amount, used when comparing two things.

  • This bag is considerably lighter.
  • Our new flat is considerably larger than the old one.
  • She finished considerably sooner than we expected.

How to use it: considerably + comparative adjective/adverb (The train is considerably faster than the bus.)

Similar words: much, a lot, substantially

Opposites: slightly

Common phrases: considerably more, considerably less, considerably better, considerably larger

LARGE AMOUNTB2

To a large or clearly noticeable degree.

  • Prices have risen considerably.
  • Her English improved considerably during the summer.
  • The two plans differ considerably.

Similar words: a lot, greatly, substantially, significantly

Opposites: slightly

Common phrases: vary considerably, improve considerably, considerably reduced

Questions about considerably

What does considerably mean?

By a large amount, used when comparing two things.

What is considerably in other languages?

Türkçe: çok daha · Español: considerablemente · Français: considérablement · Deutsch: erheblich · Italiano: considerevolmente · 日本語: かなり

How do you pronounce considerably?

It is pronounced /kənˈsɪdərəbli/.

How do you use considerably in a sentence?

This bag is considerably lighter. Our new flat is considerably larger than the old one.

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