considerable
Meaning(s)
1. (very) large or significant, sth of consequence
Popularity
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Professional
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Social
How to Memorize
(a) considerable amount/growth/increase
Analysis
'Considerable' is an adjective that usually refers to the amount of something. If something is considerable in size it usually means it is big or notable. You might have a 'considerable amount' of money or materials, or 'considerable costs' to cover. Often it has a negative connotation but not always. This is an adjective that can be used in social or professional contexts but usually in more formal situations.
Social Examples (Basic)
- There was a considerable amount of cleaning to do for the day.
- My aunt had aged considerably since the last time I saw her.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- We have considerably increased our output following the upgrade to our systems. It proved to be a great investment.
- I think you'll find, if you look at the figures for this quarter, that there has been considerable growth in sales.