Today’s word of the day is ‘Considerable.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] considerable [/responsivevoice] [ kuh n-sid-er-uh-buh l ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
It means:
1. Abundant
2. Bountiful
3. Large scale
4. Ample
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Prachur
2. Spanish – Considerable
3. French – Considérable
4. Mandarin – Dàliàng
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. The blow had taken a considerable part of his remaining strength.
2. The bench was of considerable width–probably a mile at this point
3. The two brigs had gone, but there was still a considerable French force in port.
4. He had uttered his own practical unbelief, however, with considerable accuracy.
5. A considerable portion of the land hereabouts is cultivated.
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
ample, appreciable, astronomical, big, extensive, great, hefty, huge, major, noticeable, sizable, substantial, goodly, much, plentiful, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
inconsiderable, insignificant, insufficient, little, miniature, minor, minute, short, small, stupid, tiny
Quotation:
Mounting a large rock, I was able to see a considerable body of the enemy moving by the flank in rear of their line engaged, and passing from the direction of the foot of Great Round Top through the valley toward the front of my left.
Joshua Chamberlain
Social Example:
Color me naive, but this kind of blew my mind when I first heard about it years ago: most non-fiction books aren't fact-checked & if they are it's because the author paid for it, at considerable expense. https://t.co/72i8oBTbis
— David Roberts (@drvolts) August 26, 2020
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