consideringpreposition, conjunction, adverb
uk/kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪŋ/us/kənˈsɪd.ɚ.ɪŋ/B2 used to mention a particular condition or fact about something, usually a disadvantage:
Considering the weather, we got here pretty quickly.
I was impressed that she found the way here, considering she'd only been here once before.
More examples
- His tact was exemplary, especially considering the circumstances.
- He exhibited great self-control considering her rudeness.
- The grant was a real godsend, especially considering the theatre was due to close next month.
- Your car's in very good condition, considering how old it is.
- My grandpa's attitudes are very modern, considering his age.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Linguistics: connecting words which express a contrast
- again
- any way you slice it idiom
- at any rate idiom
- at least idiom
- best
- but
- disjunctive
- given
- hand
- however
- least
- might
- never
- nevertheless
- no thanks to sb idiom
- rate
- seeing (that)
- slice
- tooth
- when
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