Considering Meaning
/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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verbpresent participle and gerund of consider
"Considering they are newcomers, they've accomplished a lot."
nounConsideration.
"This respite shook / The bosom of my conscience, enter'd me, / Yea, with a splitting power, and made to tremble / The region of my breast; which forced such way, / That many mazed considerings did throng / And press'd in with this caution."— 1613 (date written), William Shakespeare, [John Fletcher], “The Famous History of the Life of King Henry the Eight”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, (please specify the act number in uppercase Roman numerals, and the scene number in lowercase Roman numerals):
advGiven the circumstances; all in all; all things considered.
"Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering."
prepTaking into account.
"Considering the extent of his crimes, he was given a surprisingly short sentence."
Sentence Examples
I am considering how to settle the matter.
Tom did well considering his age.
CEFR Practice Quiz
____ the heavy rain, the picnic was surprisingly successful yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She decided to wear a thick coat, ____ how cold and windy it was outside today.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
____ the heavy rain, the picnic was surprisingly successful yesterday.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She decided to wear a thick coat, ____ how cold and windy it was outside today.