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 Pushing it into hard motocross-style shenanigans will knock that time down considerably, of course. — New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026 Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 As condo owners, the Damon, Blunt-Krasinski, and Driver families can enjoy considerably more discretion. — Bridget Read, Curbed, 1 Sep. 2026 What those reviews don't capture is the proportion of bookings that complete without incident, which, across platforms handling millions of reservations annually, is considerably higher than review distributions suggest. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Related Stories That figure is considerably smaller than initial estimates. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 Beyond the capital, Sweden’s cities vary considerably in character and geography. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Research has advanced considerably, but much of 4D printing remains at the laboratory and proof-of-concept stage. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for considerably

Adverb

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

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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

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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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