considerable

The word “considerable” means large enough in size, amount, or degree to be important. In plain terms, big enough to matter or be worth noticing.

“Considerable” is pronounced kuhn-SIH-duh-ruhbl (/kənˈsɪdəɹəbl̩/ in IPA).

Here is “considerable” used in a sentence: “The project required a considerable amount of funding.”

The opposite of “considerable” — its antonyms — are ignorable and negligible.

“Considerable” is an adjective.

“Considerable” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

"Considerable" means large enough in size, amount, or degree to be important, as in "a considerable sum of money." "Considerate" is unrelated and means thoughtful of other people's feelings. The two are frequently confused because they look similar, but they are not interchangeable.

Both describe an amount large enough to matter, and they are often interchangeable. "Considerable" tends to emphasise that something is notable or worth taking into account, while "substantial" can also suggest solid physical bulk or firmness. For most references to quantity or degree, either word works.

"Considerable" frequently pairs with abstract nouns such as amount, time, effort, expense, damage, and influence, as in "considerable effort" or "considerable damage." It usually describes something measurable or significant rather than the shape of a physical object.

"Considerable" is fairly formal and common in writing, news reports, and academic or professional contexts. In casual speech, people more often say "a lot," "loads," or "quite a bit" to express the same idea.