Considerably
Example: The empire's power declined considerably after the war ended.
Definition
"Considerably" is an adverb used to describe a significant or large degree of change, difference, or amount. In the context of history, "considerably" emphasizes notable shifts or impacts, such as the empire's power declining considerably after the war ended, indicating a substantial reduction.
Etymology
The word "considerably" originates from the adjective "considerable," which comes from the Latin word 'considerabilis,' meaning worthy of consideration. Over time, the suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb, indicating the manner or degree of something. Did you know? "Considerably" has been used since the late 16th century to express notable extent or importance.
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"Considerably" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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