considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
Angielski
~ 1100
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
Schemat użycia:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Synonimy
significant (Often used for importance or impact rather than just size.)
|
substantial (Emphasizes a large quantity or degree, sometimes with a sense of solidity.)
Antonimy
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Kolokacje
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Tematy
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- 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.
Częsty błąd:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Synonimy
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
Antonimy
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Kolokacje
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Tematy
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Sylaby i akcent
con - sid - er - able (4 sylaby)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Rodzina wyrazów
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Wyrażenia
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.