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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Considerably more steam needed venting in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Considerably looser than the previous curbs, Jokowi said the government would gradually adjust some restrictions on “some activities”, while allowing traditional markets and restaurants with outdoor areas to open, with some limitations.
From Reuters • Jul. 25, 2021
Considerably older this year than the average age of all previous winners in this category - which is 49.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2020
Considerably more people attended than the 1,300 chairs could accommodate, with spectators even perched on the roof of the old Chamberlin Hotel nearby.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2019
Considerably more stable than racing shells, they were nevertheless eccentric craft, easy to capsize and difficult to maneuver.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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