considerably

erheblich, wesentlich

Drückt beim Vergleich zweier Dinge einen großen Unterschied aus.

In einfachem Englisch: By a large amount, used when comparing two things.

• This bag is considerably lighter.
• Our new flat is considerably larger than the old one.
• She finished considerably sooner than we expected.

So benutzt man es: considerably + comparative adjective/adverb (The train is considerably faster than the bus.)

Synonyme: much, a lot, substantially

Gegenteile: slightly

Häufige Wendungen: considerably more, considerably less, considerably better, considerably larger

erheblich, beträchtlich

In hohem oder deutlich bemerkbarem Maß.

In einfachem Englisch: To a large or clearly noticeable degree.

• Prices have risen considerably.
• Her English improved considerably during the summer.
• The two plans differ considerably.

Synonyme: a lot, greatly, substantially, significantly

Gegenteile: slightly

Häufige Wendungen: vary considerably, improve considerably, considerably reduced