considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
Anglų
~ 1100
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
Vartosenos šablonas:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Sinonimai
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.)
Antonimai
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Kolokacijos
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Temos
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Dažna klaida:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Sinonimai
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
Antonimai
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Kolokacijos
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Temos
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
con - sid - er - able (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Žodžio formos
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Žodžių šeima
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Posakiai
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Pavyzdžiai
- 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.
Pavyzdžiai
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.