consideration
gb/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/ us/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
B1
Англійська
~ 1300
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
action
1
Careful thought before deciding
When you think carefully about something before you decide.
Модель уживання:
give [something] consideration
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'considerations' (plural), which often refers to different factors or reasons rather than the act of thinking carefully.
Синоніми
deliberation (More formal and emphasizes a process of careful discussion or weighing of options.)
Антоніми
impulsiveness (Acting without thought or planning, which is the opposite of careful consideration.)
Словосполучення
give consideration to
|take into consideration
|serious consideration
|due consideration
Теми
decision-making
|thinking
|daily life
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- After much consideration, he said yes.
- We gave the plan careful consideration.
- The idea is still under consideration.
- Thank you for your kind consideration.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
A factor in making a decision
Something important that you think about when making a choice.
Модель уживання:
[something] is an important consideration
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'careful thought'; here it refers to the specific thing being considered, not the act of thinking.
Синоніми
factor (General term for something that affects a decision; less formal than 'consideration'.)
Антоніми
irrelevance (Something unrelated or unimportant to the decision.)
Словосполучення
important consideration
|main consideration
|safety consideration
|financial consideration
Теми
decision-making
|planning
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- Price is an important consideration.
- Safety is our main consideration.
- We have many considerations before we choose.
Іменник
B1
property
3
Thoughtfulness toward others
Thinking about what other people want or need and being kind to them.
Модель уживання:
show consideration for [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'careful thought' meaning; here it refers specifically to kindness and respect toward others.
Синоніми
thoughtfulness (Emphasizes thinking about others' comfort and feelings.)
Антоніми
selfishness (Focusing only on oneself without regard for others.)
Словосполучення
show consideration for
|lack of consideration
|out of consideration for
Теми
emotions
|social behavior
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- He showed great consideration for his friend.
- We should have consideration for old people.
- She has no consideration for others.
Іменник
formal
C1
entity
4
Payment given in return for something
Money or something else you give in return for something you get.
Синоніми
compensation (General term for something given to make up for work, loss, or effort.)
Антоніми
nonpayment (The state of giving nothing in return when something is expected.)
Словосполучення
in consideration of
|adequate consideration
Теми
business
|law
|finance
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
consideration
IPA
GB/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
US/kənsˌɪdɚˈeɪʃən/
Склади й наголос
con - sid - er - a - tion (5 складів)
Stress on 3rd syllable (er)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: consideration
- Plural: consideration, considerations
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Please take into consideration the time it will take to travel there.
- We must take all possible risks into consideration before starting the project.