considerable
Meaning
The term "considerable" refers to a significant amount or degree that is worthy of attention or notice.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "considerable" with "considerate," which has a different meaning related to thoughtfulness.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Last
Saturday
I
invited
three
friends
to
my
flat
for
a
small
dinner
.
I
spent
a
considerable
amount
of
time
planning
the
menu
and
cooking
so
everything
would
be
ready
on
time
.
While
I
was
cooking
,
the
kitchen
became
a
little
messy
,
but
I
kept
cleaning
between
dishes
so
the
table
would
look
nice
.
My
friends
arrived
on
time
and
praised
the
food
,
which
made
all
the
effort
feel
worthwhile
.
After
dinner
we
sat
by
the
window
and
talked
quietly
,
enjoying
the
calm
evening
together
.
Common Phrases
considerable amount
considerable impact
considerable effort
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