Synonyms for considerable
kənˈsɪd ər ə bəlcon·sid·er·able

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1. considerable

   Large denotes extension in more than one direction, and beyond the average of the class to which the object belongs; we speak of a large surface or a large solid, but of a long line; a large field, a large room, a large apple, etc. A large man is a man of more than ordinary size; a great man is a man of remarkable mental power. Big is a more emphatic word than large, but of less dignity. We do not say that George Washington was a big man.

   Synonyms:
   abundant, ample, big, broad, bulky, capacious, coarse, colossal, commodious, enormous, extensive, gigantic, grand, great, huge, immense, large, long, massive, spacious, vast, wide

   Antonyms:
   brief, diminutive, inconsiderable, infinitesimal, insignificant, limited, little, mean, microscopic, minute, narrow, paltry, petty, scanty, short, slender, slight, small, tiny, trifling, trivial

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1. considerable

   Synonyms:
   important, large, extensive

   Antonyms:
   unimportant, trifling, inconsiderable

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1. considerableadjective

   large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

   "a considerable quantity"; "the economy was a considerable issue in the campaign"; "went to considerable trouble for us"; "spent a considerable amount of time on the problem"

   Antonyms:
   inconsiderable

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1. considerableadjective

   Synonyms:
   respectable, worthy of consideration

2. considerableadjective

   Synonyms:
   moderately large, not small

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1. List of paraphrases for "considerable":

   significant, substantial, great, large, sizeable, huge, major, enormous, important, tremendous, big, remarkable, notable, much, extensive, massive, appreciable, serious, many, vast, sizable, immense, dramatic, considerably, strong, wide, high, noticeable, very

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1. President Michael Schill:

   In approving this settlement, it is my hope that we focus our attention and considerable expertise on making our campus one on which all students will feel secure in the knowledge that they will be free from sexual violence.

2. Thomas Jennings:

   Among the leading matters which would occupy the attention of the meeting, were several important documents lately received from Europe, expressive of the sentiments that a very considerable portion of the people of the British Empire entertained respecting the deplorable situation of the colored people in the United States.

3. Gerry Alfonso:

   There seem to be considerable expectations of further economic stimulus, which could mitigate some deflationary pressures.

4. Jeanne Shaheen:

   Germany is a critical U.S. ally and I welcome steps by the administration to try to negotiate a diplomatic path forward and consult with our European allies to mitigate the impact of Nord Stream 2 2 pipeline project, however, I am not yet convinced that this agreement -- or any bilateral agreement -- can sufficiently provide assurances to our European allies and minimize the considerable economic impact and security implications of this pipeline's completion. I've long contended that the Nord Stream 2 pipeline should not be completed because it empowers the Kremlin to spread its malign influence throughout Eastern Europe, threatens the economic security of our European partners and puts our global stability at risk. I continue to believe that.

5. Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel:

   Should this in fact confirm the misgivings expressed by IG BCE and Verdi of an industry meltdown with a considerable loss of jobs, then the economy ministry will of course change its proposals to achieve its climate targets.