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considerable

[kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl] / kənˈsɪd ər ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
abundant, large
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ample appreciable astronomical big extensive great hefty huge major noticeable reasonable sizable substantial
WEAK
bountiful comfortable commodious goodly large-scale lavish marked much plentiful pretty respectable tidy tolerable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
inconsiderable insignificant insufficient little miniature minor minute poor short small stupid tiny unimportant
WEAK
slight undistinguished unnoteworthy unnoticeable
ADJECTIVE
important
Synonyms
STRONGEST
big significant substantial
WEAK
consequential distinguished doozie dynamite essential fab fat influential material meaningful momentous mondo noteworthy renowned solid-gold something something else super super-duper to the max unreal venerable weighty
Antonyms
STRONGEST
insignificant little minor small unimportant
WEAK
inconsiderable slight undistinguished unnoteworthy unnoticeable

Example Sentences

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"With the increase in pensions barely keeping pace with inflation, this will be a very considerable worry towards the winter."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The 23-year-old former US Open winner has been working primarily on her fitness since then and is likely to need a considerable amount of time to train on clay before returning to the tour.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

They are not subject to required minimum distributions during that period, which gives them considerable latitude in how they manage that inheritance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Ms. Adelman has put in considerable legwork to complete this book, her enthusiasm leading her occasionally down rabbit holes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

I put the brown lid back on the porridge and then, with considerable difficulty, locate the pad that controls my bed.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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