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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Shopping for a home loan on top of the strenuous process of shopping for the house itself might sound exhausting — but buyers who skip this undertaking often end up considerably overpaying for their mortgage.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Prologue was announced in late 2022, when optimism around EVs was considerably rosier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
“High-protein diets and fueling with carbohydrates for matches. Nutritional strategies have changed considerably in the last 10-15 years.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
So far, the eruption has been considerably less explosive than recent submarine eruptions such as Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in 2022 and Fukutoku-Okanobain 2021.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
Colonel Fitzwilliam’s manners were very much admired at the Parsonage, and the ladies all felt that he must add considerably to the pleasures of their engagements at Rosings.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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