consideration
gb/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/ us/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
B1
Angielski
~ 1300
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
action
1
Careful thought before deciding
When you think carefully about something before you decide.
Schemat użycia:
give [something] consideration
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'considerations' (plural), which often refers to different factors or reasons rather than the act of thinking carefully.
Synonimy
deliberation (More formal and emphasizes a process of careful discussion or weighing of options.)
Antonimy
impulsiveness (Acting without thought or planning, which is the opposite of careful consideration.)
Kolokacje
give consideration to
|take into consideration
|serious consideration
|due consideration
Tematy
decision-making
|thinking
|daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- After much consideration, she decided to accept the job offer.
- We need to give serious consideration to the environmental impact.
- The proposal is still under consideration by the board.
- I appreciate your consideration of my request.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- After much consideration, he said yes.
- We gave the plan careful consideration.
- The idea is still under consideration.
- Thank you for your kind consideration.
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
2
A factor in making a decision
Something important that you think about when making a choice.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is an important consideration
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'careful thought'; here it refers to the specific thing being considered, not the act of thinking.
Synonimy
factor (General term for something that affects a decision; less formal than 'consideration'.)
Antonimy
irrelevance (Something unrelated or unimportant to the decision.)
Kolokacje
important consideration
|main consideration
|safety consideration
|financial consideration
Tematy
decision-making
|planning
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Cost is an important consideration when choosing a new car.
- Safety should be your main consideration during the trip.
- Several considerations influenced their decision to move abroad.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Price is an important consideration.
- Safety is our main consideration.
- We have many considerations before we choose.
Rzeczownik
B1
property
3
Thoughtfulness toward others
Thinking about what other people want or need and being kind to them.
Schemat użycia:
show consideration for [someone/something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may confuse this with 'careful thought' meaning; here it refers specifically to kindness and respect toward others.
Synonimy
thoughtfulness (Emphasizes thinking about others' comfort and feelings.)
Antonimy
selfishness (Focusing only on oneself without regard for others.)
Kolokacje
show consideration for
|lack of consideration
|out of consideration for
Tematy
emotions
|social behavior
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- Please show some consideration for the neighbors and keep the noise down.
- He acted out of consideration for her health.
- Her lack of consideration upset everyone in the group.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He showed great consideration for his friend.
- We should have consideration for old people.
- She has no consideration for others.
Rzeczownik
formal
C1
entity
4
Payment given in return for something
Money or something else you give in return for something you get.
Synonimy
compensation (General term for something given to make up for work, loss, or effort.)
Antonimy
nonpayment (The state of giving nothing in return when something is expected.)
Kolokacje
in consideration of
|adequate consideration
Tematy
business
|law
|finance
Przykłady
- The company offered him $5,000 in consideration of his years of service.
- In legal terms, a contract requires some form of consideration from both parties.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- He got money in consideration of his work.
- A contract needs some form of consideration.
- They gave her a gift in consideration of her help.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
consideration
IPA
GB/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
US/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
Sylaby i akcent
con - sid - er - a - tion (5 sylab)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: consideration
- Plural: consideration, considerations
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
considerations
noun
Core family
consider
verb B1
considerate
adjective B1
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderate
adjective
Advanced or less common
considerately
adverb
reconsideration
noun
Wyrażenia
in consideration of
1/ˈɪn kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase
formal
Because of something given or done in return
Because something is given or done for someone in return for something else.
Przykłady
- He was let go early in consideration of his good behavior.
- They received extra benefits in consideration of their long service.
out of consideration for
1/ˈaʊt əv kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən fɚ/
fixed phrase
Because you care about someone’s needs or feelings
Because you want to be kind or polite to someone.
Przykłady
- She left early out of consideration for her tired guests.
- He avoided loud music out of consideration for his neighbors.
take into consideration
1/tˈeɪk ˈɪntu kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Include in your thinking before deciding
To think about something when you make a decision.
Przykłady
- Please take into consideration the time it will take to travel there.
- We must take all possible risks into consideration before starting the project.