considerably
/kənˈsɪdərəbli/adverb
उच्चारण कन्सिडरब्ली
काफ़ी, बहुत अधिक, पर्याप्त रूप से
Core word
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much; a lot
काफ़ी, बहुत अधिक, पर्याप्त रूप से
- The price of onions has risen considerably.
- Radhika's English has improved considerably this year.
- It is considerably colder in the hills.
+ 3 more examples
- Prices have fallen considerably since last year.
- The traffic was considerably heavier than usual this morning.
- He felt considerably better after a good night's sleep.
Synonyms significantly substantially greatly markedly much
Opposite slightly marginally a little
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
considerably + comparative
It strengthens a comparative adjective or adverb meaning 'much'.
यह comparative adjective या adverb को 'काफ़ी' के भाव से मज़बूत करता है।
- The new train is considerably faster.
- Prices are considerably higher this year.
verb + considerably
After a verb it shows a large change or difference.
क्रिया के बाद यह बड़े परिवर्तन या अंतर को बताता है।
- Rice prices have risen considerably.
- The temperature dropped considerably.
considerably + different/more/less
Can modify different, more, less or fewer.
यह different, more, less या fewer को modify कर सकता है।
- Her second attempt was considerably better.
not before a positive adjective
Do not use considerably with a plain adjective such as tall or good.
Tall या good जैसे साधारण adjective के साथ 'considerably' नहीं लगता।
- He is considerably taller than his brother.
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considerably + comparative
betterworsehigherlargercheapereasier
- The second paper was considerably easier.
verb + considerably
varyimproveincreasereducedifferchange
- Fees vary considerably between colleges.
considerably + more/less
morelessfewerlongerfurther
- The journey took considerably longer than planned.
phrases
considerably lowerconsiderably greaterconsiderably affectedconsiderably reduced
- The crop was considerably reduced by the floods.
“More examples 5
- Radhika's speed has improved considerably since last month.
पिछले महीने से राधिका की गति में काफ़ी सुधार हुआ है।
- The cost of vegetables is considerably lower in the weekly market.
साप्ताहिक बाज़ार में सब्ज़ियों का दाम काफ़ी कम है।
- The two answers differ considerably in length.
दोनों उत्तरों की लंबाई में काफ़ी अंतर है।
- Rainfall this year was considerably below average.
इस वर्ष वर्षा औसत से काफ़ी कम रही।
- The new road has shortened the journey considerably.
नई सड़क ने यात्रा को काफ़ी छोटा कर दिया है।
!Common mistakes 1
✗ The price has considerable increased.
✓ The price has considerably increased.
An adverb, not an adjective, is needed to modify the verb.
क्रिया को modify करने के लिए adverb चाहिए, adjective नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adverbs all mean 'a lot', but differ in formality and use.
ये adverbs 'बहुत' का भाव देते हैं, पर औपचारिकता और प्रयोग में भिन्न हैं।
Formal; used for a large change or difference.
औपचारिक; बड़े परिवर्तन या अंतर के लिए।
- Costs rose considerably.
To a degree that matters or can be measured.
इतनी मात्रा में कि वह महत्त्वपूर्ण या मापने योग्य हो।
- Sales rose significantly.
By a large amount or in a large part.
बड़ी मात्रा में या बड़े भाग में।
- Fees increased substantially.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse considerably (a lot) and considerately (in a way that shows care for other people's feelings).
Considerably (काफ़ी, बहुत अधिक) और considerately (दूसरों की भावनाओं का ध्यान रखते हुए) में भ्रम न करें।