Some changes and differences are large.
The idea
Use considerably to express a large degree, often with a verb or a comparative adjective.
Examples
- The lake is considerably deeper here.
- Our heating costs have fallen considerably.
- The new path is considerably shorter.
- Attendance increased considerably after lunch.
- The two estimates differ considerably.
- The workshop improved the design considerably.
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Choose the word expressing a large degree. The wait is ___ shorter than before. (considerably / rarely)
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considerably
Considerably: The wait is much shorter.
Choose the word expressing a large degree. The ticket price rose ___. (considerably / downstairs)
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considerably
Considerably: The price rose by a large amount.
Choose the word expressing a large degree. The two plans are ___ different. (considerably / tomorrow)
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considerably
Considerably: The comparison describes a large difference.
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Choose the word expressing a large degree. The wait is ___ shorter than before. (considerably / rarely)
Choose the word expressing a large degree. The ticket price rose ___. (considerably / downstairs)
Choose the word expressing a large degree. The two plans are ___ different. (considerably / tomorrow)
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