considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
English
~ 1100
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
Usage pattern:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Synonyms
significant (Often used for importance or impact rather than just size.)
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substantial (Emphasizes a large quantity or degree, sometimes with a sense of solidity.)
Antonyms
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Collocations
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Themes
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The project required a considerable amount of money.
- She has made considerable progress in her studies.
- 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.
- We need a considerable number of chairs.
- She made a considerable effort to help.
- It is a considerable distance from here.
- He spent a considerable time reading.
adjective
formal
B2
property
2
Important or worthy of attention
Important enough to be noticed or thought about.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Synonyms
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
Antonyms
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Collocations
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Themes
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Examples
- She is a woman of considerable talent.
- The book has gained considerable fame over the years.
- He holds a position of considerable authority.
- The discovery had considerable impact on science.
Learner examples
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
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.