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Considerable

Verb / kʌˈnsɪdɜ:ʌbʌl / Another word for considerable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

considerable (adjective): large in size, amount, or degree.

Synonyms & similar words

inconsiderable significant substantial considerate considered considering heavy large big huge vast great major important weighty meaningful notable pronounced remarkable sizeable generous

Synonyms by register

Formal

substantial significant appreciable sizable

Informal

a lot quite a bit plenty loads

Literary

momentous weighty

Antonyms

small insignificant minor slight negligible trivial unimportant

Common collocations

  • considerable amount
  • considerable effort
  • considerable experience
  • considerable progress
  • considerable time
  • considerable advantage
  • considerable risk

Word family

noun consideration
verb consider
adverb considerably

Usage note

Often used to describe a quantity, degree, or extent that is large enough to be important or noticeable. It implies a significant amount rather than a small one.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher gave us a considerable amount of homework.
  2. The company made a considerable profit this year.
  3. It takes a considerable amount of time to travel to Australia from the United States.
  4. The project required a considerable amount of planning.
  5. The earthquake caused considerable damage to the city.

Quotes

  • Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.
  • The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.
  • The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.

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