Definition of considerably in English:
considerably
adverb kənˈsɪd(ə)rəblikənˈsɪd(ə)rəbli
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly.
things have improved considerably over the last few years
as submodifier a considerably higher density
Example sentencesExamples
- Most things got a little more than the starting price, some considerably more.
- The obvious answer is that the state has got considerably larger under Labour.
- He would be interesting to talk to because he knows considerably more about it than me.
- In truth, much of her verse is as light as souffle but has considerably more substance.
- Getting legislation through the Senate in particular will be considerably easier.
Synonyms
greatly, much, very much, a great deal, a lot, lots, a fair amount
significantly, substantially, appreciably, markedly, noticeably, materially, signally
informal plenty, seriously
Definition of considerably in US English:
considerably
adverbkənˈsid(ə)rəblēkənˈsɪd(ə)rəbli
By a notably large amount or to a notably large extent; greatly.
things have improved considerably over the last few years
as submodifier a considerably higher density
Example sentencesExamples
- Most things got a little more than the starting price, some considerably more.
- Getting legislation through the Senate in particular will be considerably easier.
- The obvious answer is that the state has got considerably larger under Labour.
- In truth, much of her verse is as light as souffle but has considerably more substance.
- He would be interesting to talk to because he knows considerably more about it than me.
Synonyms
greatly, much, very much, a great deal, a lot, lots, a fair amount