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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Sharon explained that early Alzheimer's related changes can vary considerably in severity.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026
A New York Times analysis of 2026 midterm trends shows that 91 percent of Black voters supported Democrats—a considerably higher amount than that of any other racial group.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2026
But there’s another factor that makes this decision considerably more complicated: I could live a long, full life with little or no significant disruption.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
They will consume considerably more energy than their predecessors at a time when the National Grid is already struggling to meet demand.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
He leans into the table, regarding her with considerably increased interest than he had moments before.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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