considering

American  

[kuhn-sid-er-ing] / kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ /

preposition

1. taking into account; in view of.

   The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition.

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adverb

1. Informal. with all things considered (used only after the statement it modifies).

   He paints very well, considering.

conjunction

1. taking into consideration that.

   Considering they are newcomers, they've adjusted very well.

considering British  

/ kənˈsɪdərɪŋ /

preposition

1. in view of

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adverb

1. informal all in all; taking into account the circumstances

   it's not bad considering

conjunction

1. (subordinating) in view of the fact that

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• unconsidering
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of considering

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

But it raises questions, considering the background, about how Fifa allowed it to get to this stage.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

President Trump wanted Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to meet, but Aoun has resisted, considering it too high of a political risk, senior Lebanese officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Although I am the beneficiary, I’m considering changing it to make the beneficiaries our two children, who could certainly use the money — if that day ever comes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Now the jury is considering financial penalties on top of the $176 million that’s been awarded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

During this time we began considering a plan to send astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. into the atmosphere.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson