Cool MateConsiderably
UK /["/kənˈsɪdərəbli/"]/US /["/kənˈsɪdərəbli/"]/
Definition
much; a lot
In simple words: A lot; to a great extent.
Examples
- The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.
- Interest rates on bank loans have increased considerably in recent years.
- Pollution levels have considerably reduced in this time.
- Prices are considerably higher than they were a year ago.
Usage notes
Use 'considerably' in more formal contexts, such as reports or academic writing. It may not be suitable for very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
considerably + adverb/adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'consider' plus 'able' to remember it means 'able to think about a lot'.
Collocations
- considerably higher
- considerably lower
- considerably improved
- considerably more
- considerably better
Synonyms
- significantly
Antonyms
- slightly
- marginally
- insignificantly
- minimally
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'consider' which means to think about something.
- Using 'considerably' without an adjective/adverb to modify.
- Misplacing 'considerably' in a sentence, affecting the meaning.