Definition

Adverb: - To a significant or noteworthy degree; much; a great deal. It is used to emphasize that an amount, degree, or change is large or important.

Usage and Examples

The adverb "considerably" is used to modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs to indicate a large degree of difference or change. It often appears before comparative adjectives (e.g., larger, colder) or past participles.

• The company's profits have increased considerably this quarter.
• After the renovations, the apartment felt considerably more spacious.
• She is considerably older than her brother.
• The situation has improved considerably since last week.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• Position in a Sentence: "Considerably" is typically placed before the adjective, adverb, or verb it modifies. It can sometimes be placed at the end of a clause for emphasis.
  • The difficulty level varies considerably.
  • His health has deteriorated considerably.
• Formality: It is a standard, moderately formal word common in both written and spoken English.

Variants and Related Words

• Considerable (adjective): Large in size, amount, or extent.
  • A considerable amount of time was spent on research.
• Consider (verb): To think carefully about something.

Synonyms

• Substantially: In a strong, solid, or significant way.
• Significantly: In a sufficiently great or important way as to be worthy of attention.
• Markedly: In a clearly noticeable or distinct way.
• Appreciably: To a noticeable or significant extent.

Antonyms

• Slightly: To a small degree; not considerably.
• Marginally: To only a limited extent; slightly.
• Inconsiderably: To a small or insignificant degree (less common).

Common Collocations and Phrases

• Considerably more/less: Used to emphasize a large difference in quantity.
  • The project requires considerably more funding.
• Considerably better/worse: Used to emphasize a large difference in quality or state.
  • The patient is feeling considerably better today.
• Vary considerably: To differ to a great extent.
  • Prices for the same product can vary considerably between stores.
• Reduce/increase considerably: To lessen or grow by a large amount.
  • The new policy reduced errors considerably.

Adverb

1. to a great extent or degree
   • I'm afraid the film was well over budget
   • painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger
   • the house has fallen considerably in value
   • the price went up substantially