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considerable
[ kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl ]
adjective
- rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.:
It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
- worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished:
a considerable person.
noun
- Informal. much; not a little:
He has done considerable for the community.
adverb
- Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much:
I'm feeling considerable better now.
considerable
/ əˈɪəəə /
adjective
- large enough to reckon with
a considerable quantity
- a lot of; much
he had considerable courage
- worthy of respect
a considerable man in the scientific world
Derived Forms
- Dzˈ, adverb
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲcDz·İ·· adjective
- ܲcDz·İ·· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of considerable1
Example Sentences
Greer leverages her considerable appeal to play someone who would like nothing more than to be left alone.
The group pools its considerable assets and lets Baffert buy horses that can win the Derby.
“Due to the complexity of these methods and the process, it can take considerable time to confirm a decedent’s identity in these types of cases,” the medical examiner’s office said in a statement.
"However, this will take a considerable amount of time," he said.
Speaking to MPs, he said he recognised "the considerable inconvenience and concern it caused".
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