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considerable

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con⋅sid⋅er⋅a⋅ble

  [kuhn-sid-er-uh-buhl]
Use considerable in a Sentence
–adjective
1. rather large or great in size, distance, extent, etc.: It cost a considerable amount. We took a considerable length of time to decide.
2. worthy of respect, attention, etc.; important; distinguished: a considerable person.
–noun
3. Informal. much; not a little: He has done considerable for the community.
–adverb
4. Nonstandard: Older Use. considerably; noticeably; much: I'm feeling considerable better now.
Origin:
1400–50; late ME < ML consīderābilis, equiv. to consīderā- (see consider ) + -bilis -ble
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con·sid·er·a·ble   (kən-sĭd'ər-ə-bəl)   
adj.  

  1. Large in amount, extent, or degree: a writer of considerable influence.

  2. Worthy of consideration; significant: The economy was a considerable issue in the campaign.

n.   Informal
A considerable amount, extent, or degree.
con·sid'er·a·bly adv.
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