American English pronunciation
How to pronounce considerable
IPA transcription: [kən'sɪdɚəbəl]
Hear “considerable” pronounced
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Adjective
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large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
“a considerable quantity”
“the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign”
“went to considerable trouble for us”
“spent a considerable amount of time on the problem”
Usage examples
- The church building has undergone considerable repair and alteration over the years.
- The Amiga version of the game was a subject of considerable controversy.
- Finally, in the city passed under Tatar control, although it retained considerable autonomy.
- However, considerable debate remains about the association of corned beef with Ireland.
- Plumes are of considerable importance in the atmospheric dispersion modelling of air pollution.
- It achieved considerable success in the British Hill Climb Championship, driven by Roy Lane.
- Clayton made a considerable fortune.
- The study generated considerable controversy and criticism.
- Tiger nut loses a considerable amount of water during drying and storage.
- The Strawberry Festival generates considerable media coverage.