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

• unconsidering
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of considering

consider + -ing ²

Example Sentences

Usyk, who extended his undefeated record to 25 wins, consistently said in the build-up to this bout that he still wanted to fight on two more occasions before considering whether to hang up the gloves.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In winter, as they began considering closing the restaurant, they quietly looked for a buyer but held out hope that they could still make it work.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Then again, this stock’s forward P/E of 26.9 is not very high compared with those of the S&P 500 and the IT sector, considering the growth projections.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Middleton was reportedly one of several senators considering voting to convict Paxton, although he ultimately joined the majority in acquitting him.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

She bobs her head around a little like she’s considering, then bumps my shoulder with hers.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell