Considerably

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Definitions of considerably

adverb to a great extent or degree; greatly

Example Sentences

A1 She was considerably taller than her sister.

A2 The price of the product has decreased considerably.

B1 The company's profits have increased considerably over the past year.

B2 The new software update has considerably improved the performance of the device.

C1 The impact of climate change on the environment is considerably more severe than previously thought.

C2 His knowledge of the subject is considerably deeper than that of his peers.

Examples of considerably in a Sentence

formal The company's profits have increased considerably over the past year.

informal I've been feeling considerably better since starting the new medication.

slang That party was considerably lit last night!

figurative Her talent in painting has grown considerably, like a seed blossoming into a beautiful flower.

Grammatical Forms of considerably

• past tense: considered
• plural: considerables
• comparative: more considerably
• superlative: most considerably
• present tense: consider
• future tense: will consider
• perfect tense: have considered
• continuous tense: is considering
• singular: considerable
• positive degree: considerable
• infinitive: to consider
• gerund: considering
• participle: considered

Origin and Evolution of considerably

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'considerably' originated from the Latin word 'considerabilis', which is derived from the verb 'considerare' meaning 'to observe or contemplate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'considerably' has retained its original meaning of something being significant or noteworthy, but it has also come to be used more frequently in everyday language to indicate a large degree or extent of something.