Considerably Meaning
/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
advSignificantly; to a degree worth considering.
Sentence Examples
The situation has improved considerably compared with what it was.
The spread of television has considerably deprived us of our time for reading.
The need for sleep varies considerably from person to person.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her health improved ____ after she started exercising every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Since he started exercising daily, his overall physical strength has improved ____ over the past year.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English considerable Middle English -ly English -ly English considerably From considerable + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"From several magnets combined von Hellenbach and Gessmann in Vienna constructed considerably stronger hypnoscopes, through which 66 per cent. of those examined showed the above mentioned sensitiveness […]"
— 1889, Humboldt library of science, number 113, page 13:
"The hand which is not concealed by the drapery is gloveless; the arms are bare considerably above the elbow; and a bracelet encircles the right wrist."
— 1900, William Carew Hazlitt, The Venetian Republic: Its Rise, Its Growth, and Its Fall 421-1797:
"Despite the ups and downs of removals and rehousings, the collection was considerably extended under his guidance, both by purchases and donations."
— 2001, Constantijn Petridis, Daniel P. Biebuyck, Frans M. Olbrechts, 1899-1958: in search of art in Africa, page 15:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her health improved ____ after she started exercising every morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Since he started exercising daily, his overall physical strength has improved ____ over the past year.