considerably

かなり、はるかに

二つを比べたとき、差が大きいことを表す。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： considerably + comparative adjective/adverb (The train is considerably faster than the bus.)

類義語： much, a lot, substantially

反対語： slightly

よく使う表現： considerably more, considerably less, considerably better, considerably larger

かなり、大幅に

程度が大きい、またははっきり分かるほどであること。

やさしい英語で： To a large or clearly noticeable degree.

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

類義語： a lot, greatly, substantially, significantly

反対語： slightly

よく使う表現： vary considerably, improve considerably, considerably reduced