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- Dictionaryconsiderable/kənˈsɪd(ə)rəbl/
adjective
- 1. notably large in size, amount, or extent: "a position of considerable influence" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of CONSIDERABLE is worth consideration : significant. How to use considerable in a sentence. worth consideration : significant; large in extent or degree…
adjective. uk / kənˈsɪd. ə r.ə.b ə l / us / kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ə.b ə l / Add to word list. B2. large or of noticeable importance: The fire caused considerable damage to the church. Opposite. inconsiderable. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. greater than the average size or amount. big They live in a big house in the country.
adjective. us / kənˈsɪd·ər·ə·bəl / Add to word list. very large or much: He exhibited considerable skill in driving through the snowstorm. considerably. adverb us / kənˈsɪd·ər·ə·bli / Technology has advanced considerably since then. (Definition of considerable from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
adjective. large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree. “a considerable quantity”. “the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign”. “went to considerable trouble for us”. “spent a considerable amount of time on the problem”. synonyms: appreciable. enough to be estimated or measured.
rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.
Definition of considerable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Considerable means great in amount or degree. To be without my assistant would be a considerable blow. American English : considerable / kənˈsɪdərəbəl /
considerable. adjective. uk / kənˈsɪd ə rəbl / us. Add to word list. B2. large or important enough to have an effect: a considerable amount of money. The damage has been considerable. considerably. adverb. B2. Rates of pay vary considerably. (Definition of considerable from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
adj. 1. large enough to reckon with: a considerable quantity. 2. a lot of; much: he had considerable courage. 3. worthy of respect: a considerable man in the scientific world. conˈsiderably adv.
What does the word considerable mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word considerable, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.
