considerably
Translation
significantly, substantially, a lot
Examples
Prices are considerably higher this year.
Prices are considerably higher this year.
She is considerably older than her husband.
She is considerably older than her husband.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) + adjective/adverb to mean 'by a large amount', often used before comparatives. Prices are considerably higher this year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: significantly, substantially, greatly; Antonyms: slightly, negligibly
Etymology
From 'considerable' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'. 'Considerable' itself comes from Latin 'considerare' (to observe).
Memory Tips
It modifies a verb or adjective to show a large degree, just as 'considerable' describes a large noun.