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Considering Meaning in English

word · lemma: consider

/kənˈsɪdɝɪŋ/
kuhn-SI-dur-ing
/kənsˈɪdəɹɪŋ/
kuhn-SI-duh-ring

Definition

Used to mean 'if you think about' or 'when you remember a fact'. It often introduces a reason or important fact that affects a judgment or decision.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used as a preposition/conjunction at the start of a phrase: 'Considering the weather, we stayed home.' It is more common in writing and careful speech than in very casual conversation. Don't confuse it with the verb form in 'I am considering moving,' where it keeps its full verb meaning.

Example Sentences

Considering his age, he is very strong.

basic

We stayed inside, considering the rain.

basic

That's cheap, considering the size of the room.

basic

Considering how late it is, we should probably head home.

natural

It's a good result, considering we had almost no time to prepare.

natural

Considering everything that's happened, she's handling it really well.

natural