considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 1100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
Patrón de uso:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Colocaciones
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Temas
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Error frecuente:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Sinónimos
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
Antónimos
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Colocaciones
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Temas
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
considerable
AFI
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Sílabas y acento
con - sid - er - able (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Familia de palabras
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Expresiones
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.