considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
Inglese
~ 1100
elég nagy, jelentős, jó, számottevő, szép, tetemes, érdemes, figyelemre méltó, komoly
B1
1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Significato
Large in size, amount, or degree
Collocazioni
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Sinonimi
significant (Often used for importance or impact rather than just size.)
|
substantial (Emphasizes a large quantity or degree, sometimes with a sense of solidity.)
Contrari
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
|
insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Temi
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definizione
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Significato
Important or worthy of attention
Collocazioni
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Sinonimi
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
|
important (General term for having significance or value.)
Contrari
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Temi
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definizione
Important enough to be noticed or thought about.
Noteworthy or deserving of respect due to importance or influence.
Grammatica
Forma base
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Sillabe e accento
con - sid - er - able (4 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Famiglia di parole
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Espressioni
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.