considerably

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "considerably" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a significant degree or extent of something, often in comparison to another state or condition. Example: "The new policy has considerably improved employee satisfaction within the company."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Within Zapu, Msipa, a Shona-speaker, had consistently advocated amalgamation with Zanu-PF – earning him the ire of Ndebele-speaking colleandes – and was considerably more sympathetic to Zanu-PF and its leader than others in his party.

The Guardian

She survived for up to six hours after the attack and would have suffered considerably while her father did nothing to help her, the court heard.

The Guardian

The final, considerably more neutral compromise asked respondents to evaluate the "changes in Ukraine".

The Guardian

Bernie has lately hit on the notion that F1 would be considerably enlivened if water were sprayed on the track at random moments during the race (I'm not sure, but does anyone else detect a Flashdance influence here?).

The Guardian - Sport

For the patient it means that instead of having to wait a few hours for results, we can get them in 20 minutes and that considerably speeds up diagnosis and treatment.

The Guardian

Greater Manchester has a larger economy than Wales, and almost the same-sized population, yet we have considerably less freedom over our funding and spending priorities.

The Guardian - Opinion

But in that case, why not permit the use of the heavy roller, which flattened things out considerably in Nottinghamshire's previous home game against Lancashire? Brown described that as "a tactical decision", which left him "very surprised".

The Guardian - Sport

Coming off the early shift at Hungary's sole nuclear power station, on the Danube south of Budapest, Jozsef, a 30-year-old turbine engineer, is grateful to have a relatively secure job that pays considerably more than the national average.

The Guardian

A much younger side than the one relegated in 2013 will not be under the same kind of pressure, and should perform considerably better.

The Guardian - Sport

Since the regulations were introduced, the extent of opt-out clauses, allowing workers to exceed the maximum number of hours permitted, has grown considerably, so it's hard to demonstrate that this has had any significant effect in killing off economic growth.

The Guardian - Opinion

Although Francis was packaging the ideas with his trademark eye for a soundbite, the content of what he was saying does not mark a break with Catholic teaching, which has modified considerably since Charles Darwin published On The Origin of Species in 1859.

The Guardian

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When comparing two things, use "considerably" to highlight the magnitude of the difference. For example, 'The new model is considerably faster than the old one.'

Common error

Avoid using "considerably" in very informal or casual contexts where simpler adverbs like "much" or "a lot" would be more appropriate. Overuse in informal settings can sound stilted or unnatural.

Linguistic Context

The adverb "considerably" functions as an intensifier, modifying verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate a significant degree or extent. Ludwig AI confirms its proper usage for emphasizing the magnitude of change or difference, as seen in examples like "The situation has improved "considerably"."

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

100%

Formal & Business

0%

Science

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Less common in

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "considerably" is a versatile adverb used to express a significant degree or extent. Ludwig AI validates its grammatical correctness and frequent usage, particularly in news and media contexts. While synonyms like "significantly" and "substantially" exist, "considerably" offers a nuanced emphasis on the magnitude of the difference. Effective use of "considerably" involves ensuring that the context warrants the emphasis it provides, avoiding overuse in casual conversation, and employing it to accurately portray the degree of change or difference being described.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

significantly

This alternative highlights the importance of the difference or change.

substantially

This alternative emphasizes the large amount or degree of the difference.

appreciably

This alternative suggests that the difference is easily noticed or measured.

markedly

This alternative emphasizes the clear and distinct nature of the difference.

noticeably

This alternative focuses on the ease with which the difference can be observed.

remarkably

This alternative highlights the surprising or unusual nature of the difference.

greatly

This alternative simply indicates a large degree without further nuance.

to a great extent

This phrase is a more verbose way of saying "considerably" with similar implications.

to a large degree

Similar to "to a great extent", this emphasizes the scale of the difference.

by a wide margin

This emphasizes the amount by which one thing exceeds another.

FAQs

How can I use "considerably" in a sentence?

You can use "considerably" to indicate that something is significantly larger, better, or more important. For example, "The new software improved our efficiency "considerably"".

What are some synonyms for "considerably"?

Some synonyms for "considerably" include "significantly", "substantially", and "appreciably". The best choice depends on the specific nuance you want to convey.

Is it better to say "much better" or "considerably better"?

"Considerably better" implies a more substantial improvement than "much better". Use "considerably better" when you want to emphasize the degree of improvement.

What is the difference between "considerably" and "slightly"?

"Considerably" indicates a large degree or extent, while "slightly" indicates a small degree. They are antonyms. For example, "The price increased "considerably"" versus "The price increased "slightly"".