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considerable
[ kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl ]
/ kÉnËsÉȘd Ér É bÉl /
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adjective
rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.
noun
Informal. much; not a little: He has done considerable for the community.
adverb
Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much: I'm feeling considerable better now.
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Origin of considerable
OTHER WORDS FROM considerable
un·con·sid·er·a·ble, adjectiveun·con·sid·er·a·bly, adverbWords nearby considerable
conservatorship, conservatory, conserve, Consett, consider, considerable, considerably, considerance, considerate, consideration, considered
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British Dictionary definitions for considerable
considerable
/ (kÉnËsÉȘdÉrÉbÉl) /
adjective
large enough to reckon witha considerable quantity
a lot of; muchhe had considerable courage
worthy of respecta considerable man in the scientific world
Derived forms of considerable
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