considerably

/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/

//kənˈsɪdəɹəbli// adv

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"considerably" is a 12-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“considerably” has 19 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #7,110. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#7,110
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords
19
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

Corpus desk

Index EN-considerably · considerably · English

considerably · rank #7,110 · 19 variants · 1 confusable

  • FREQ-COMMON #7,110
  • LEN-MEGA 12 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-LOW 1 pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 19 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH contacted

Nearest frequency peer: contacted (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “considerably”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “considerably” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

considerably vs considerable
92% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for considerably
PropertyValue
Headwordconsiderably
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/
Letters12
Frequency rank#7,110
Misspellings tracked19
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “considerably”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).considerablylands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Same rarity band neighbours include “contacted” (#7,111), “clerk” (#7,108), “cottage” (#7,112). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “considerably” is #7,110. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 19 spelling variants around considerably (IPA /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/), anadverb. Corpus frequency is #7,110 among 5,599 “C” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Significantly; to a degree worth considering.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 19 likely wrong-spelling variants for considerably, with forms such as "cconsiderably", "cnosiderably", and "conisderably". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 1 confusable-pair relationship, "considerable", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From considerable + -ly. The correct English form is considerably, spelled C-O-N-S-I-D-E-R-A-B-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    Significantly; to a degree worth considering.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how considerably appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The situation has improved considerably.
  2. The situation is considerably better.

Etymology

From considerable + -ly.

This word in other languages

considerablemente(Español)considérablement(Français)wesentlich(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • cconsiderably
  • cnosiderably
  • conisderably
  • connsiderably
  • consdierably
  • considderably
  • considearbly
  • considerabbly
  • considerablly
  • considerablyy
  • considerabyl
  • consideralby
  • considerbaly
  • considerrably
  • considreably
  • consiedrably
  • conssiderably
  • cosniderably
  • ocnsiderably

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of considerably - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

cconsiderably1cnosiderably2conisderably2connsiderably1consdierably2considderably1considearbly2considerabbly1
Edit distance from "considerably"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "considerably"?
"considerably" is spelled C-O-N-S-I-D-E-R-A-B-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/.
What does "considerably" mean?
As an adverb, "considerably" means: Significantly; to a degree worth considering.
What words are commonly confused with "considerably"?
"considerably" is commonly confused with "considerable". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "considerably"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "considerably" is /kənˈsɪdəɹəbli/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "considerably"?
From considerable + -ly. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "considerably", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 12 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

prescription#7,169preservation#7,043entrepreneur#7,219civilization#6,998

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (19 here; floor ≥5).

institutional19 variantsinstrumental19 variantsinterference19 variantsconsultation19 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list