This adjective describes an amount or degree that is fairly large.
The idea
Use considerable before a noun or after a linking verb to express a large amount or degree.
Examples
- The repairs took considerable time.
- A considerable crowd gathered outside.
- The garden needs considerable care.
- Their plan saved a considerable amount of water.
- The distance is considerable.
- We made considerable progress this week.
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Watch out
Do not confuse considerable with considerate: the latter means thoughtful toward others.
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Choose the correct answer. The project involved a ___ expense. (considerable / tiny)
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considerable
Considerable fits a large expense.
Choose the correct answer. The improvement was ___. (considerable / considerate)
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considerable
Considerable describes the size of the improvement.
Choose the correct answer. A person who thinks about others is ___. (considerate / considerable)
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considerate
Considerate describes kindness toward others.
Practice round
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Choose the correct answer. The project involved a ___ expense. (considerable / tiny)
Choose the correct answer. The improvement was ___. (considerable / considerate)
Choose the correct answer. A person who thinks about others is ___. (considerate / considerable)
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