considerably
word · lemma: considerable
Definition
To a large degree or by a great amount; much more or much less than before.
Usage & Nuances
'Considerably' is a formal and neutral adverb used to emphasize large differences or changes. Often used before adjectives/comparatives, e.g., 'considerably better', 'considerably higher'. Do not confuse with 'considerately' (thoughtfully).
Spanish: considerablemente - muchoPortuguese (BR): consideravelmente - muitoPortuguese (PT): consideravelmente - muitoChinese (Simplified): 大幅地 - 显著地Chinese (Traditional): 大幅地 - 顯著地Hindi: काफी हद तक - बहुतArabic: بشكل كبير - إلى حد كبيرBengali: অনেকটা - যথেষ্টRussian: значительно - существенноJapanese: かなり - 相当Vietnamese: đáng kể - nhiềuKorean: 상당히 - 훨씬Turkish: oldukça - önemli ölçüdeUrdu: نمایاں طور پر - بہت زیادہIndonesian: secara signifikan - jauh
Example Sentences
The price has dropped considerably this year.
basic
The weather has improved considerably.
basic
She runs considerably faster than me.
basic
Interest in the event has grown considerably over the past few months.
natural
If you wait until after the holidays, the flights might be considerably cheaper.
natural
He looked considerably older than I expected.
natural