Definitions
- Referring to a significant or noticeable amount or degree. - Describing a change or difference that is substantial or meaningful. - Talking about a sizeable or important contribution or impact.
- Referring to a large or substantial amount or degree. - Describing a change or difference that is significant or impactful. - Talking about an important or influential person or thing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both considerably and greatly indicate a large or significant amount or degree.
- 2Both can be used to describe changes, differences, contributions, or impacts.
- 3Both are adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Considerably is more commonly used to describe measurable or quantifiable changes or differences, while greatly is more often used to express emotions, attitudes, or opinions.
- 2Intensity: Greatly implies a stronger or more intense degree than considerably.
- 3Formality: Greatly is generally considered more formal than considerably.
- 4Context: Considerably is often used in business, academic, or technical contexts, while greatly is more common in personal or creative contexts.
- 5Position: Considerably is usually placed before the verb or adjective it modifies, while greatly can be placed before or after.
Remember this!
Considerably and greatly are synonyms that both convey a large or significant amount or degree. However, considerably is more commonly used in measurable or quantifiable contexts, while greatly is more often used to express emotions or attitudes. Additionally, greatly implies a stronger or more intense degree than considerably, and is generally considered more formal.
