Cool MateMeaning of Considerable
great in amount, size, importance, etc.
In simple words: A lot; significant in amount or degree.
Considerable in a sentence
- The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
- Damage to the building was considerable.
- Considerable progress has been made in finding a cure for the disease.
- They can run quite considerable distances.
- Caring for elderly relatives requires considerable moral courage.
- The animal was in considerable distress.
How to use Considerable
Use 'considerable' when discussing something important or substantial. It's appropriate in both written and spoken language, but avoid using it in very casual contexts.
Grammar pattern
considerable + noun
Memory hint
Think of 'consider + able' — it’s able to be considered important.
Related words
Collocations with Considerable
- considerable impact
- considerable effort
- considerable amount
Synonyms for Considerable
Opposites of Considerable
- insignificant
- minor
- inconsequential
Common mistakes with Considerable
- Confused with 'considering' as a verb instead of 'considerable' as an adjective.
- Using 'considerable' with uncountable nouns only, instead of also with countable.
- Omitting it when it can emphasize significant amounts.
Considerable appears in
Considerable in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كبير, ملحوظ, هام
كتير؛ مهم من ناحية الكمية أو الدرجة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রচুর
অনেক; পরিমাণ বা মাত্রায় তাৎপর্যপূর্ণ।
- GermanDeutsch
Beträchtlich
Viel; erheblich in Menge oder Grad.
- SpanishEspañol
Considerable
Mucho; significativo en cantidad o grado.
- Persianفارسی
قابل توجه
زیاد؛ مهم در مقدار یا درجه.
- FrenchFrançais
Considérable
Beaucoup ; important en quantité ou en degré.
- Hindiहिन्दी
काफी
बहुत सारा; मात्रा या डिग्री में महत्वपूर्ण।
- ItalianItaliano
Notevole
Tanto; significativo in quantità o grado.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Considerável
Bastante; significativo em quantidade ou grau.
- RussianРусский
Значительный, немалый
Много; существенный по количеству или степени.
- Urduاردو
کافی، قابل توجہ
بہت زیادہ؛ مقدار یا درجے میں اہم۔
- Chinese中文
相当的,可观的
很多；在数量或程度上很显著。
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Frequently asked questions about Considerable
What does Considerable mean?
A lot; significant in amount or degree.
What is the definition of Considerable?
great in amount, size, importance, etc.
How do you use Considerable in a sentence?
The project wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
Can you give another example of Considerable?
Damage to the building was considerable.
What are synonyms for Considerable?
Common alternatives include significant.
What is the opposite of Considerable?
Opposite meanings include insignificant, minor, inconsequential.
What words go with Considerable?
It commonly pairs with considerable impact, considerable effort, considerable amount.
What are common mistakes when using Considerable?
Confused with 'considering' as a verb instead of 'considerable' as an adjective. Using 'considerable' with uncountable nouns only, instead of also with countable. Omitting it when it can emphasize significant amounts.
How do you pronounce Considerable?
US: /["/kənˈsɪdərəbl/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsɪdərəbl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Considerable?
Use 'considerable' when discussing something important or substantial. It's appropriate in both written and spoken language, but avoid using it in very casual contexts.
What CEFR level is Considerable?
"Considerable" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.