considerable

/kənˈsɪdərəbəl/

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Type

Adjective

Meaning

  1. Large in size, amount, extent, or degree.

    • The storm caused considerable damage to several neighborhoods along the coast.

    • Has the project required a considerable amount of overtime from your team?

  2. Worthy of respect, attention, or recognition due to importance or influence.

    • She established herself as a considerable figure in modern architectural design.

    • His early publications earned him a considerable reputation among university scholars.

Collocations

  • considerable amount
  • considerable damage
  • considerable effort
  • considerable progress
  • considerable influence
  • considerable reputation

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