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Considerable: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：large amount (considerable)
considerable
/kənˈsɪd(ə)rəbl/
adj.
It means there is a lot of something, not just a little bit.
large amount
➕
/lɑːrdʒ əˈmaʊnt/
adj.
Describes something that exists or is present in a large, noteworthy, or appreciable quantity or degree.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'considerare' (to look at closely, think about) + '-able' (capable of).
💡 Mnemonic
Consider Able – Think of a very ABLE person who has achieved a LARGE amount.
📖 Example
After moving to the new city, she received considerable help and warm wishes from her friendly neighbors.
After moving to the new city, she received a large amount of help and warm wishes from her friendly neighbors.
🔗 Collocations
considerable amount – a notably large quantity
considerable effort – a significant expenditure of work or energy
considerable time – a substantial length of time
🔄 Synonyms
substantial (adj.) – Large in size, value, or importance.
significant (adj.) – Sufficiently large or important to be worthy of attention.
appreciable (adj.) – Large enough to be noticed or measured.
🚫 Antonyms
negligible (adj.) – So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
minor (adj.) – Lesser in importance, size, or degree.
🌱 Derivatives
considerably (adv.) – To a notably large extent or degree.
📖 Cultural Story
In legal and business English, 'consideration' refers to something of value exchanged in a contract. 'Considerable' often describes such substantial value or quantity, frequently appearing in financial reports and formal agreements.
Meaning 2：significant factor (considerable)
considerable
/kənˈsɪd(ə)rəbl/
adj.
It means something is important or serious enough that you should think about it carefully.
significant factor
➕
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt ˈfæktər/
adj.
Refers to something that is important, serious, or weighty enough to merit careful thought and attention.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
When choosing a university, the quality of the teaching staff is a considerable factor for many students.
When choosing a university, the quality of the teaching staff is a significant factor for many students.
🔗 Collocations
considerable influence – having a noteworthy impact or effect
considerable weight – possessing significant importance or authority
a considerable factor – an important element to be taken into account
🔄 Synonyms
important (adj.) – Of great significance or value.
noteworthy (adj.) – Deserving attention because it is interesting or significant.
weighty (adj.) – Having great influence, seriousness, or importance.
🚫 Antonyms
trivial (adj.) – Of little value or importance.
insignificant (adj.) – Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
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