CONSIDERABLY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

considerably

adverb

Definition of considerably

as in greatly

to a large extent or degree home electronic devices that have fallen considerably in price

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Recent Examples of considerably So what had begun as a high school problem-solving project became something considerably more ambitious. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026 My analysis, built on the County’s framework and precedent, puts the exposure at a considerably higher level. — Joseph M. Singer, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Dew points, a measure of the amount of moisture in the air, will also rise considerably throughout the day. — Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 The proposal fell considerably short of Palace’s valuation of the player, with the club expecting a much higher offer for the France international in order to sanction his departure. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Make Room for Summer Growth Plants can grow considerably over the summer, and sometimes the plant that fit perfectly in your home in May is simply too large by September. — Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026 Perhaps most revealing among the disclosures, however, is that Shein spends considerably more on moving and selling products than on making them. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 Fortunes could change this weekend as temps cool considerably and thicker clouds arrive, but gustier winds could continue to pose a challenge for firefighters. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Collective deal value is up considerably, too, as more megadeals get across the finish line. — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026

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Adverb

If the pH gets too acidic, nitrogen uptake is greatly reduced, leading to a deficiency in the plant, even if there’s plenty of nitrogen in the potting soil.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic winners Brookwood, Roswell and North Gwinnett all greatly improved their positions with wins last week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Zhang Xianzhe, an engineer connected to China’s Chengdu aircraft design establishment, warned that large language models can invent highly specific military information.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
There were also active fires near a well designed to remove methane, which is highly flammable.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

The outcome of this bellwether case is expected to significantly influence whether other states pursue similar legal actions against AI companies.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Accessibility Because the property is spread across historic adobe buildings with uneven pathways, stairs, and narrow passages, accessibility can vary significantly by room category.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
But as the drugs move from a specialist injectable treatment toward an increasingly mainstream weight-management category, beauty is beginning to confront a much bigger commercial opportunity, which — according to insiders — is much more complex.

— Perdita Nouril, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

Fast-forward to today, and the brand’s shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair masks, and more are flying off the shelf—while the bond-repairing-product business is utterly booming.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
For this is the unintentionally funny story of what happens when utterly unhinged and high-minded hubris becomes your guiding light.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

Stewart is among several tremendously gifted players — Harbor, quarterback LaNorris Sellers, offensive tackle transfer Jacarrius Peak — with questions about performance or injuries or both.

— Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Harnessing invisible frequencies of light such as radio massively expanded our communication range, while hyper-focusing light into lasers tremendously increased communication fidelity.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

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