B2adverb1K

Considerably

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.