considerably
kuhn-SIH-duh-ruhb-lee
Considerably (adverb) means By a large amount; significantly. Example: “The new engine is considerably quieter than the old one was.”
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By a large amount; significantly.
"The new engine is considerably quieter than the old one was."
"Her French has improved considerably since she moved to Paris last year."
"Prices have risen considerably since last year."
How to use considerably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA lot more, or a lot less — used to say a difference is significant.
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- Comparative
- more considerably
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- most considerably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “considerably” mean?
The word “considerably” means by a large amount; significantly. In plain terms, a lot more, or a lot less — used to say a difference is significant.
How do you pronounce “considerably”?
“Considerably” is pronounced kuhn-SIH-duh-ruhb-lee (/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/ in IPA).
How do you use “considerably” in a sentence?
Here is “considerably” used in a sentence: “Prices have risen considerably since last year.”
What part of speech is “considerably”?
“Considerably” is an adverb.
Is “considerably” a common word?
“Considerably” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between considerably and significantly?
Both mean "by a large amount," and in everyday writing they are often interchangeable: prices rose considerably or significantly. Significantly carries an extra sense of "meaningfully" and, in research contexts, "statistically significant," while considerably is purely about size or degree. Use considerably when you only want to say the amount was large.
Is it "considerable higher" or "considerably higher"?
Considerably higher is correct. Considerable is the adjective and modifies nouns (a considerable amount), while considerably is the adverb and modifies comparatives and verbs (considerably higher, improved considerably). Dropping the -ly before a comparative is a common error.
Can considerably modify any adjective?
No — it normally modifies comparative forms and verbs, not base adjectives. You can say considerably taller, considerably more expensive, or costs rose considerably, but not "considerably tall" or "considerably expensive." To intensify a base adjective, use very, extremely, or remarkably instead.
Is considerably a formal word?
Considerably is neutral to formal and is at home in reports, journalism, and academic writing. In casual speech people more often say a lot, much, or way, as in "way higher" rather than "considerably higher." It is not wrong in conversation; it just sounds measured.
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