considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
Английский
~ 1100
Значения
0 значений
adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
Модель употребления:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Коллокации
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Темы
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Частая ошибка:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Синонимы
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
Антонимы
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Коллокации
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Темы
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Слоги и ударение
con - sid - er - able (4 слога)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Родственные слова
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Выражения
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.