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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The heat has also changed the clay conditions considerably, with firmer surfaces making the ball bounce higher and loosening string tension.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Nearly 20,000 Americans applied for Irish citizenship in 2025, while about 9,000 applied for British citizenship, a considerably more difficult and expensive process.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
“Having taken expected cuts off the table for now, we have already tightened policy considerably in response to the shock relative to what had been expected by markets,” Bailey said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
As a pro, getting one extra foul to work with, has helped considerably.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
It took him considerably less than an hour to reach the edge of the Cliffs of Insanity.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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