con ‧ sid ‧ er ‧ a ‧ ble S3 W1 AC /kənˈsɪd ə rəb ə l/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: adjective : ↑ considerable ≠ ↑ inconsiderable , ↑ considerate ≠ ↑ inconsiderate , ↑ considered ; verb : ↑ consider , ↑ reconsider ; noun : ↑ consideration , ↑ reconsideration ; adverb : ↑ considerably , ↑ considerately ≠ ↑ inconsiderately ]
fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important ⇨ inconsiderable
considerable amount/number etc of something
We’ve saved a considerable amount of money.
Michael has already spent considerable time in Barcelona.
issues of considerable importance
The series has aroused considerable interest.
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THESAURUS
▪ big :
a big city
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a big guy
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a big mistake
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Lack of funding is the biggest problem.
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Getting a car has made a big difference to my life.
▪ large a slightly more formal word than big , used to describe objects and amounts:
a large bowl
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Large areas of the forest have been destroyed.
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The museum attracts a large number of visitors.
▪ major [only before noun] big and important:
Pollution is a major problem.
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There has been a major change in government policy.
▪ considerable/substantial quite big – used especially about amounts:
They have spent a considerable amount of money on the project.
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A substantial amount of heat is lost through the windows.
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He had a considerable influence on young musicians.