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considerable — notably 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

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.”

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