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consider of doing sth
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase 'consider of doing sth' is not correct or usable in written English.
If you want to say the same idea, you would say "consider doing something" instead. For example, "I'm considering doing a marathon next year."
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Similar Expressions
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Being of Hispanic decent (item: "can do sth.
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Consider what you are capable of doing.
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Consider doing both sides of the door!
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Consider an sth-order nonlinear evolution equation F x,u,u_{(1)},u_{(2)}, ldots,u_{(s)} ) = 0, (2) with n independent variables (x = (x_{1}, x_{2}, ldots,x_{n} )) and a dependent variable u, where (u_{(1)}, u_{(2)}, ldots, u_{(s)}) denote the collection of all (mbox{first-order}, mbox{second-order}, ldots, smbox{th-order}) partial derivatives.
On considering that the main STHs are caused by ingestion of eggs containing infective stages (roundworms) or through the skin penetration of third stage larvae (hookworms), a combined activity should be required.
In the SN-APS group, we found no samples positive in the standard assays (thus 100% agreement with STH in tests at UCL done blind to STH results) but four (10%) were positive in one of the non-standard ELISAs.
Alternative anthelmintics plus measures to reduce environmental contamination with helminth eggs need to be considered as part of an integrated STH control program.
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The fact that a greater proportion of children did not know the causes and prevention measures of schistosomiasis, malaria and STHs (Tables 3 and 4) indicates lack of health education regarding helminthiasis and malaria in grade 3 children.
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A Tm of 79.0 ± 0.5°C and 82.0 ± 0.5°C was considered to indicate the presence of the STh and LT-A gene, respectively.
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However, in the present study setting, prevalence of STHs is low.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "consider doing something" without the preposition "of". This is the grammatically correct and widely accepted form.
Common error
Avoid using the phrase "consider of doing something". It's a common error. Remember that "consider" is directly followed by the gerund (doing something).
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "consider of doing sth" is grammatically incorrect and doesn't serve a standard function in English. It attempts to introduce an action being contemplated but fails due to improper construction, as indicated by Ludwig AI.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "consider of doing sth" is flagged as incorrect by Ludwig AI. The correct form is "consider doing something". There are no real-world examples of the incorrect phrase in the analyzed data. Always remember to omit the preposition "of" after "consider" when followed by a gerund. Alternative phrases include "think about doing something" or "contemplate doing something". By avoiding this common error, you can ensure clarity and grammatical accuracy in your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
consider doing something
Omits the unnecessary "of".
think about doing something
Replaces "consider" with a more common synonym and omits "of".
contemplate doing something
Uses a more formal synonym for "consider" and omits "of".
entertain the idea of doing something
Emphasizes the act of considering an idea, using a more descriptive phrase.
mull over doing something
Suggests a thoughtful and prolonged consideration.
give thought to doing something
Replaces "consider" with a more explicit expression of thinking.
weigh up doing something
Emphasizes the process of balancing pros and cons.
reflect on doing something
Focuses on thoughtful consideration and analysis.
deliberate about doing something
Highlights the careful and thorough nature of the consideration.
ponder doing something
Implies a deep and thoughtful consideration.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "consider" when talking about an action?
The correct way is to use "consider doing something". For example, "I "consider doing something" exciting this weekend."
Is it grammatically correct to say "consider of doing sth"?
No, it is not grammatically correct. The preposition "of" is unnecessary and should be omitted. The correct phrasing is "consider doing something."
What are some alternatives to the phrase "consider doing something"?
You can use alternatives like "think about doing something", "contemplate doing something", or "entertain the idea of doing something" depending on the context.
Which is correct: "consider doing sth" or "consider of doing sth"?
"Consider doing sth" is correct. The phrase "consider of doing sth" is grammatically incorrect.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested