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

"Considering the things happening, to keep the humour throughout is an incredible feat. Up until the last five minutes, you're laughing the whole way through."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Considering the overall tax burden, “it’s more attractive here…than the U.S.,” said Conni Jonsson, the billionaire founder of EQT, a Stockholm-based private-equity firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Considering that this is international baseball, I expected the price to be more per ticket.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Considering all this—and as I was in town for a local footrace—I decided to check in on Boston’s huge, below-the-radar money world.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Considering the state of things, I didn’t know if I’d even get back to high school.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd