adverb
considerably
By a large amount or to a large degree.
Our new windows keep the house considerably warmer in winter.
Etymology
Something considerable is large or significant enough to merit attention. Considerably turns that substantial size into a description of how much a quantity or condition changes.
More examples
- Ticket prices vary considerably between airlines.
- The repairs cost considerably more than we expected.
- Her confidence has grown considerably since her first performance.
Forms
considerable adjective — Large in amount, size, or degree.
Similar words
- markedly
- Emphasizes a difference or change that is clearly noticeable.
- significantly
- Can suggest importance or statistical reliability, not just size.