considerably
Americanadverb
Etymology
Origin of considerably
Explanation
Anything described with the word considerably happens substantially or in a major way. A considerably better job is a much better job. A considerable amount of rain is a significant amount of rain: not just a little rain. So if something occurs considerably, it occurs to a great degree. A considerably bad day is a very bad day. A considerably wealthy person is an extremely wealthy person. A considerably dark sky is a dreary sky indeed. If you feel considerably worse than yesterday, you feel much worse. This word intensifies things. When you see considerably, you know something is being heightened.
Example Sentences
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As a pro, getting one extra foul to work with, has helped considerably.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Job growth has slowed considerably over the past year, in part due to demographics and immigration restrictions.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Ethan Allen’s consolidated net sales have been down for 14 straight quarters, though considerably less so in recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Once the justices can imagine the same search occurring in the physical world, the constitutional discomfort sharpens considerably.
From Slate • May 20, 2026
We are about a hundred miles north of the city, which is considerably farther in kilometers, but still we get the tourist trade.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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