Considerably

/kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
To a great extent or degree; significantly.
The cost of living has increased considerably over the past few years.
In a way that is large in amount, size, or importance.
She has improved considerably in her studies since last semester.
A large amount; a lot.
The new policy will considerably reduce the time required for processing applications.
To a noticeably significant level.
His performance in the tournament was considerably better than last year's.

Etymology

From the Latin 'considerabilis', meaning 'worthy of consideration'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

considerably better
much better than before
considerably less
much less than before
considerably more
much more than before

Related Words

consider
to think carefully about something
consideration
the action of thinking about something carefully

Slang Meanings

A lot
We've got a lot more work left to do, considerably.
Way more
That project is way more complicated than I thought, considerably.