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considerably — to a notably large degree; much

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: to a notably large degree; much

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Example Sentences

  • The traffic was considerably worse than usual because of the concert.
  • My Korean skills improved considerably after watching K-dramas for 3 months straight.
  • His appetite decreased considerably after seeing the cafeteria's mystery meat.

considerably

ADVERB

[/kənˈsɪdərəbli/]

to a notably large degree; much

The bridge was considerably damaged after the storm.
💡 Concept

The bridge was considerably damaged after the storm.

The project progressed considerably after the new team joined. (🤔 Consider + 📈 More → Considerably)
🧠 Mnemonic

The project progressed considerably after the new team joined. (🤔 Consider + 📈 More → Considerably)

The team improved considerably, performed memorably, and was received favorably by the judges.
🎵 Rhyme

The team improved considerably, performed memorably, and was received favorably by the judges.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈsɪdərəbli/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈsɪdərəbli/

🌳Etymology

Rootconsider
Suffix--ably

Origin

From Latin 'considerare' meaning 'to look at carefully or contemplate', combined with the suffix '-ably' which converts adjectives to adverbs indicating manner or degree.

Breakdown

consider (from Latin considerare, to contemplate) + -able (adjective suffix meaning 'capable of') + -ly (adverb suffix indicating manner) = considerably

🎵Rhyme

measurably
admirably
tolerably

🔗Collocations

considerably larger
increase considerably
considerably more expensive
improve considerably
considerably different
drop considerably

📝Examples

“The traffic was considerably worse than usual because of the concert.”

😄 Fun example

“My Korean skills improved considerably after watching K-dramas for 3 months straight.”

😄 Fun example

“His appetite decreased considerably after seeing the cafeteria's mystery meat.”

“The new software has improved considerably since the last update.”

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