considerably, adv.
(kənˈsɪdərəblɪ)
[-ly2.]
† 1. In a way or to a degree that ought to be considered or taken note of; notably, particularly.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 37 What most considerably concerneth his..practised wayes of delusion. 1683 Luttrell Brief Rel. (1857) I. 250 The Duke of Monmouths horse wonn the race considerably. 1711 Steele Spect. No. 258 ¶2, I am considerably obliged to you for your speedy Publication of my last. 1726 J. Trapp Popery i. 67 That period in which Popery may be said to have been considerably established. |
2. To a considerable degree or extent; much, a good deal.
| 1673 Essex Papers (1890) 114 The providing whereof..would render his salary lesse considerably. 1709 Berkeley Th. Vision §3 Objects considerably remote. 1774 Pennant Tour Scotl. in 1772, 269 The pillars above it are considerably less. 1828 Scott F.M. Perth i, The period..is, however, considerably earlier. 1875 Jevons Money 17 Even if the medium of exchange varied considerably in value. |