considerably
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbli/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbli/
B1
Inglés
~ 2800
jelentősen
B1
1
jelentősen
B1
Patrón de uso:
[something] changes/improves/increases/decreases considerably
Her performance has improved considerably since last year.
A teljesítménye jelentősen javult tavaly óta.
The cost of living has risen considerably in the past decade.
A megélhetési költségek jelentősen emelkedtek az elmúlt évtizedben.
They differ considerably in their approaches to the problem.
The new policy will considerably reduce waiting times.
My workload has increased considerably this month.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The weather is considerably warmer today.
Ma jelentősen melegebb az idő.
My English has improved considerably.
Jelentősen javult az angolom.
The price is considerably higher this year.
He is considerably taller than his brother.
Our city has grown considerably in the last ten years.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerably' with 'considerately', which means 'in a thoughtful or polite way'.
Significado
to a large degree
Colocaciones
increase considerably
|improve considerably
|differ considerably
|reduce considerably
|grow considerably
Sinónimos
significantly (Often interchangeable; can imply statistical or notable importance.)
|
greatly (Emphasizes a large amount, often with emotional or qualitative impact.)
Antónimos
slightly (Indicates only a small degree or extent, opposite of large degree.)
Temas
communication
|measurement
|comparison
|core_vocabulary
Definición
By a lot; very much.
To a significant extent or by a large amount.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
considerably
AFI
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbli/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbli/
Sílabas y acento
con - sid - er - ably (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: considerably
- Plural: considerablies
Familia de palabras
Forms
considerablies
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Advanced or less common
reconsideration
noun
inconsiderable
adjective
Expresiones
change considerably
1/t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ kənsˈɪdɚəbli/
fixed phrase
become very different greatly
To become very different in an important way.
Ejemplos
- The town has changed considerably since I last visited.
- Fashion trends change considerably from year to year.
differ considerably
1/dˈɪfɚ kənsˈɪdɚəbli/
fixed phrase
be very unlike greatly
To be very different from each other in an important way.
Ejemplos
- Opinions on this issue differ considerably among experts.
- Their cultures differ considerably despite being neighboring countries.
quite considerably
1/kwˈaɪt kənsˈɪdɚəbli/
fixed phrase
to a very large degree
By an especially large amount; very much.
Ejemplos
- The project turned out to be quite considerably more expensive than expected.
- Her skills have improved quite considerably over the past year.