considerable
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,689 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 10,782 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adjective
- large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree a considerable quantitythe economy was a considerable issue in the campaign
considerable in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Lincoln's later reading shows considerable variety within certain limits.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
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He used to stray considerable over in Germany, didn't he?
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
The Soul of a Child · Edwin Björkman · Chapter 1
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She was a most generous woman, and possessed a considerable fortune of her own.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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It was a libel case between two very eminent and powerful financiers, against both of whom charges of considerable defalcation were brought.
The Club of Queer Trades · G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton · Chapter 1