Definition of considerable
1 : worth consideration : significant a considerable artist
2 : large in extent or degree a considerable number She was in considerable pain. The trial attracted considerable public attention.
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Examples of considerable in a Sentence
We received a considerable number of complaints.
She was in considerable pain.
We have already wasted a considerable amount of time and money.
The murder trial attracted considerable public attention.
Damage to the vehicle was considerable.
Origin and Etymology of considerable
see consider
First Known Use: circa 1619
considerable
Definition of considerable
: a considerable amount, degree, or extent
Origin and Etymology of considerable
see consider
First Known Use: 1685
CONSIDERABLE Defined for English Language Learners
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: large in size, amount, or quantity
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: rather large in extent, amount, or size a considerable distance I was in considerable pain.
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\-blē\ adverb The repair was considerably more expensive than expected.Learn More about considerable
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