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 Bournemouth were the better team, both in terms of the data (17 shots to eight, more than twice as many on target too, and with an xG figure that was considerably higher) and the eye test. — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Opposition to David Ellison’s bid to combine two historic media giants, each having recently weathered smaller mergers of their own, has grown considerably in recent months. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026 The Atlas promises to make the job of biologists and medical researchers considerably easier, potentially speeding up the understanding of genetic diseases and the hunt for possible cures. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 The tumors, which had invaded her husband’s liver, bile duct, and peritoneum, ultimately expanded considerably. — Angus Chen, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026 There are more than 120,000 hotel rooms in London, and an onslaught of excellent openings over the past few years has raised the bar considerably for new arrivals. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Getting from one status to the other turned out to be considerably less dramatic than their falling out. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026 While Vulcan itself may not be real, nature has produced rocky worlds considerably more hostile than Spock’s birthplace. — Alix Freckelton, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The broader electorate that turns out in November can look considerably different. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

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The Sweden international expressed a preference to leave even before Spurs signed Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali in club-record deals, which greatly increased the competition for places in midfield.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Within days of each other, Nasdaq announced its acquisition of Instinet, its major electronic rival, while the NYSE announced its merger with Archipelago, greatly speeding up the transition from floor-based to fully electronic trading.

— Brian Lund, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of greatly

Adverb

Tennis has always been highly dependent on the weather; unlike in soccer or football, rain cancels or delays a match until the court is dry enough to be playable.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Government debt makes up more than 200% of its gross domestic product, leaving its finances highly sensitive to rising borrowing costs.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of highly

Adverb

Consequently, these price pressures could become significantly more pronounced by the end of this year, with effects potentially extending into 2027.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Brazil also has a complete fiber-to-fashion supply chain and can source most key raw materials domestically, significantly reducing dependence on Asia.

— SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of significantly

Adverb

Chips built for bending The manufacturing process starts much like that used for conventional silicon wafers.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
How much longer will Ty Lue, one of the league’s very best coaches, want to stick around this mess?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of much

Adverb

And yet, when Szumowska and Englert portray Fyodor’s reaction to the couple’s pregnancy, the birth of their child, and a subsequent tragedy, Anna’s adoration for this utterly flawed man almost feels justified.

— Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

To go from World Cup stardom back to a league that very few Americans watch, and to a club that averages less than 10,000 fans per game, and to a season in the UEFA Conference League, will be tremendously disappointing.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
With washing, styling, and everyday sun exposure, your hair color can fade tremendously.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of tremendously

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