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considerably

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con·sid·er·a·ble  (kn-sdr--bl)
adj.
1. Large in amount, extent, or degree: a writer of considerable influence.
2. Worthy of consideration; significant: The economy was a considerable issue in the campaign.
n. Informal
A considerable amount, extent, or degree.

con·sider·a·bly adv.
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Adv.1.considerably - to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"

considerably
adverb greatly, very much, seriously (informal), significantly, remarkably, substantially, markedly, noticeably, appreciably Their dinner parties had become considerably less formal.
Translations
considerably [kənˈsɪdərəblɪ] ADVbastante, considerablemente
considerably [kənˈsɪdərəbli] adv [vary, change, increase, grow, improve] → considérablement; [differ] → considérablement; [more, less, higher, lower] → nettement
considerably
adv (in comparisons) changed, older, better, grownbeträchtlich, um einiges; (= very) upset, impressedhöchst
considerably [kənˈsɪdrəblɪ] advnotevolmente, decisamente


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