Definitions
- Describing a large amount or degree of something. - Referring to something significant or noteworthy. - Talking about something that is worthy of attention or consideration.
- Describing a significant or considerable amount or degree of something. - Referring to something that is important or meaningful. - Talking about something that is tangible or material.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a large or significant amount or degree of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe something important or noteworthy.
- 3Both words can be used to describe something tangible or material.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Considerable is more commonly used to describe an amount or degree, while substantial is more commonly used to describe something tangible or material.
- 2Connotation: Considerable has a neutral connotation, while substantial has a positive connotation.
- 3Degree: Substantial implies a larger or more significant amount than considerable.
- 4Formality: Substantial is more formal than considerable.
Remember this!
While considerable and substantial share similarities in describing a large or significant amount or degree of something, they differ in their usage, connotation, degree, formality, and synonyms. Considerable is more commonly used to describe an amount or degree, while substantial is more commonly used to describe something tangible or material. Substantial has a positive connotation and implies a larger or more significant amount than considerable. Substantial is also more formal than considerable and can be used as a synonym for considerable, but not vice versa.
