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Definition of considerable in English: considerableadjective kənˈsɪd(ə)rəb(ə)lkənˈsɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l 1Notably large in size, amount, or extent. a position of considerable influence Example sentencesExamples - Since then, a considerable amount of time and money has been concentrated on doing just that.
- Control of these rats is taking up a considerable amount of the pest control team's resources.
- The value of this to the researcher is considerable and it adds significantly to the worth of the volumes.
- Please be as generous as you can as it takes a considerable amount of money to put this in place.
- What is the meaning and effect of those agreements is to considerable extent a question of law.
- As the firm's engraver, he requires an artistic eye and a considerable amount of strength.
- They have eaten a considerable amount of the carpet and parts of my clothes.
- It was that a basic disconnection had occurred that was to a considerable extent the west's own fault.
- If it was sold to a developer, a considerable amount of money could change hands.
- Secondly, the root system of mature maize plants has a considerable size and complexity.
- I am also of the opinion that the band will lose a considerable amount of local support due to this action.
- Emotions and feelings have a considerable influence on earth's material labors.
- The cooking of Basra has had considerable influence on that of the Persian Gulf.
- With his considerable influence on our popular culture, could he share his ultimate joke?
- A considerable amount of time and effort must have been needed to provide such a good show.
- On the other hand, the extent of our own authorial contribution is very considerable.
- The exhibition is growing and hopefully it will help raise a considerable amount for the appeal.
- If the library is occupied by a playgroup it would cause them a considerable amount of disquiet.
- I also said at the time that the extent of damage is a subject of considerable debate.
- This often put considerable strain on the tolerance of other religions and lifestyles.
Synonyms sizeable, substantial, appreciable, significant goodly, tolerable, fair, reasonable, tidy, hefty, handsome, comfortable, decent, worthwhile, worth having, worth taking into account ample, plentiful, abundant, superabundant, great, large, lavish, profuse, generous marked, noticeable informal not to be sneezed at, OK literary plenteous much, a lot of, lots of, a great deal of, plenty of, a fair amount of, great - 1.1 (of a person) having merit or distinction.
Snow was a limited, but still considerable, novelist Example sentencesExamples - The whole affords a fascinating glimpse into the mind and working-habits of a considerable artist.
- She is a succour and support to him but is also a considerable thinker in her own right.
- Best known for her vivid African memoirs, she was also a considerable novelist who achieved a scale that could fairly be called epic.
- In youth he afforded proof of original power; he was a considerable politician, and an excellent classical scholar.
Synonyms distinguished, noteworthy, noted, important, significant, prominent, eminent, influential, illustrious renowned, celebrated, acclaimed, highly rated, much touted, well thought of, well received, of repute, of high standing, of distinction
Origin Late Middle English (in the sense 'capable of being considered'): from medieval Latin considerabilis 'worthy of consideration', from Latin considerare (see consider). Definition of considerable in US English: considerableadjectivekənˈsid(ə)rəb(ə)lkənˈsɪd(ə)rəb(ə)l 1Notably large in size, amount, or extent. a position of considerable influence Example sentencesExamples - They have eaten a considerable amount of the carpet and parts of my clothes.
- If it was sold to a developer, a considerable amount of money could change hands.
- On the other hand, the extent of our own authorial contribution is very considerable.
- Please be as generous as you can as it takes a considerable amount of money to put this in place.
- As the firm's engraver, he requires an artistic eye and a considerable amount of strength.
- With his considerable influence on our popular culture, could he share his ultimate joke?
- It was that a basic disconnection had occurred that was to a considerable extent the west's own fault.
- Control of these rats is taking up a considerable amount of the pest control team's resources.
- I am also of the opinion that the band will lose a considerable amount of local support due to this action.
- If the library is occupied by a playgroup it would cause them a considerable amount of disquiet.
- Since then, a considerable amount of time and money has been concentrated on doing just that.
- What is the meaning and effect of those agreements is to considerable extent a question of law.
- The exhibition is growing and hopefully it will help raise a considerable amount for the appeal.
- Emotions and feelings have a considerable influence on earth's material labors.
- I also said at the time that the extent of damage is a subject of considerable debate.
- A considerable amount of time and effort must have been needed to provide such a good show.
- This often put considerable strain on the tolerance of other religions and lifestyles.
- The cooking of Basra has had considerable influence on that of the Persian Gulf.
- Secondly, the root system of mature maize plants has a considerable size and complexity.
- The value of this to the researcher is considerable and it adds significantly to the worth of the volumes.
Synonyms sizeable, substantial, appreciable, significant much, a lot of, lots of, a great deal of, plenty of, a fair amount of, great - 1.1 (of a person) having merit or distinction.
he was a limited, but still considerable, novelist Example sentencesExamples - She is a succour and support to him but is also a considerable thinker in her own right.
- The whole affords a fascinating glimpse into the mind and working-habits of a considerable artist.
- In youth he afforded proof of original power; he was a considerable politician, and an excellent classical scholar.
- Best known for her vivid African memoirs, she was also a considerable novelist who achieved a scale that could fairly be called epic.
Synonyms distinguished, noteworthy, noted, important, significant, prominent, eminent, influential, illustrious
Origin Late Middle English (in the sense ‘capable of being considered’): from medieval Latin considerabilis ‘worthy of consideration’, from Latin considerare (see consider). |