considerable
gb/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/ us/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
B1
Англійська
~ 1100
Значення
0 значень
adjective
B1
property
1
Large in size, amount, or degree
Big in size, number, or importance.
Модель уживання:
a considerable [amount/number/degree] of [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'considerable' with 'considerate'. 'Considerable' refers to size or amount, while 'considerate' means thinking about others' feelings.
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
small (Describes a low amount or degree.)
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insignificant (Emphasizes lack of importance or size.)
Словосполучення
considerable amount
|considerable number
|considerable effort
|considerable time
|considerable distance
Теми
measurement
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may use 'big' instead of 'considerable' in formal contexts, but 'big' can sound informal or vague.
Синоніми
notable (Highlights being worthy of attention or remark.)
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important (General term for having significance or value.)
Антоніми
trivial (Lacking importance or worth attention.)
Словосполучення
considerable influence
|considerable reputation
|considerable authority
Теми
importance
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He has considerable skill in painting.
- This work has considerable value.
- She has considerable influence in the company.
- The idea has considerable importance.
Граматика
Словникова форма
considerable
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
US/kənsˈɪdɚəbəl/
Склади й наголос
con - sid - er - able (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sid)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: considerable
Споріднені слова
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inconsiderable
adjective
inconsiderate
adjective
inconsiderately
adverb
Вирази
a considerable amount of
1/ə kənsˈɪdɚəbəl əmˈaʊnt əv/
fixed phrase
A large quantity of something measurable
A lot of something you can measure.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- A considerable number of students attended the lecture.
- There are a considerable number of reasons to support the plan.