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considerablenotably large in size, amount, or extent

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: notably large in size, amount, or extent

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

Example Sentences

  • My mom put considerable effort into making me eat vegetables, but I still hate broccoli.
  • After considerable debate, we decided to order pizza instead of cooking.
  • The new policy will have a considerable impact on the economy.

considerable

ADJECTIVE

[/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/]

notably large in size, amount, or extent

The bridge required considerable repairs after the storm.
💡 Concept

The bridge required considerable repairs after the storm.

The project required considerable time and effort. (🤔 Consider + 📦 A Lot → Considerable)
🧠 Mnemonic

The project required considerable time and effort. (🤔 Consider + 📦 A Lot → Considerable)

The considerable effort produced memorable results and favorable reviews.
🎵 Rhyme

The considerable effort produced memorable results and favorable reviews.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsider
Suffix--able

Origin

From Latin 'considerabilis', derived from 'considerare' meaning 'to observe carefully' or 'to think about', which combines 'com-' (with) and 'siderare' (to observe the stars).

Breakdown

consider (from Latin considerare: com- (with) + siderare (observe)) + -able (capable of, worthy of) = considerable

🎵Rhyme

admirabledeplorablecomparablehonorable
admirable
deplorable
comparable
honorable

🔗Collocations

considerable amount

He spent a considerable amount of money on the project.

considerable effort

It took considerable effort to solve the problem.

considerable time

We need considerable time to finish this task.

considerable progress

The team has made considerable progress this month.

considerable influence

She has considerable influence in the company.

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom put considerable effort into making me eat vegetables, but I still hate broccoli.

😄 Fun example

After considerable debate, we decided to order pizza instead of cooking.

The new policy will have a considerable impact on the economy.

Students need considerable preparation time before the college entrance exam.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

significantsubstantialnotablemajorimportant

Antonyms

insignificantnegligibleminor

Related

considerationconsiderconsiderablyinconsiderablereconsidering

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