considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
English
~ 1100
elég nagy, jelentős, jó, számottevő, szép, tetemes, érdemes, figyelemre méltó, komoly
B1
1
Usage pattern:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
The project required a considerable amount of money.
A projekt jelentős összeget igényelt.
She has made considerable progress in her studies.
Jelentős haladást ért el a tanulmányaiban.
It takes a considerable effort to run a marathon.
There is considerable interest in the new product.
He spent a considerable time abroad.
Learner examples
I drank a considerable amount of water.
Jelentős mennyiségű vizet ittam.
We need a considerable number of chairs.
Jelentős számú székre van szükségünk.
She made a considerable effort to help.
It is a considerable distance from here.
He spent a considerable time reading.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Meaning
Large in size, amount, or degree
Collocations
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Synonyms
significant (Often used for importance or impact rather than just size.)
|
substantial (Emphasizes a large quantity or degree, sometimes with a sense of solidity.)
Antonyms
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
|
insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Themes
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Big in size, number, or importance.
Fairly large in size, amount, extent, or degree.
B2
FORMAL
2
She is a woman of considerable talent.
Figyelemre méltó tehetségű nő.
The book has gained considerable fame over the years.
A könyv az évek során jelentős hírnévre tett szert.
He holds a position of considerable authority.
The discovery had considerable impact on science.
Learner examples
He has considerable skill in painting.
Figyelemre méltó ügyességgel fest.
This work has considerable value.
Ennek a munkának jelentős értéke van.
She has considerable influence in the company.
The idea has considerable importance.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Meaning
Important or worthy of attention
Collocations
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Synonyms
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
|
important (General term for having significance or value.)
Antonyms
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Themes
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definition
Important enough to be noticed or thought about.
Noteworthy or deserving of respect due to importance or influence.
Grammar
Dictionary form
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Syllables & stress
con - sid - er - able (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Word family
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Expressions
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Examples
- We spent a considerable amount of time planning the event.
- A considerable amount of money was donated to the charity.
a considerable number of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl nˈʌmbɚ əv/
fixed phrase
A large countable quantity of things/people
A lot of people or things you can count.
Examples
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.