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Considerable definition

kən-sĭdər-ə-bəl
Worth considering; important; noteworthy.
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Much or large.

Considerable success.

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The definition of considerable is something important or large.

An example of considerable is the impact of coal on the environment.

An example of considerable is the pile of dirty dishes after a large dinner party.

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(chiefly dial.) A large amount or number; much.
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Significant; worth considering.

I've spent a considerable amount of time on this.

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Large in amount.
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Large in amount, extent, or degree.

A writer of considerable influence.

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Worthy of consideration; significant.

The economy was a considerable issue in the campaign.

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A considerable amount, extent, or degree.
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Considerable Sentence Examples

  • His note pad was ever present and he spent a considerable amount of time on the phone.

  • She has made considerable progress in the study of arithmetic.

  • I also gave considerable time to the improvement of my speech.

  • A considerable proportion of the emigrants are miners who proceed to Tunis, and remain only a few years, but emigration to America is increasing.

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