What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
much
Example
I don't have much time to finish this project. [much: determiner]
Example
She doesn't eat much sugar because it's bad for her health. [much: pronoun]
Example
He goes to the gym much more often than I do. [much: adverb]
considerable
Example
The company made a considerable profit this quarter. [considerable: adjective]
Example
She has considerable experience in the field of marketing. [considerable: adjective]
Example
The athlete showed considerable strength and endurance during the competition. [considerable: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Much is more common than considerable in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts. Considerable is more formal and less common, often used in specific contexts to emphasize the significance or importance of something.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between much and considerable?
Much is more informal than considerable, which is often used in formal writing or speech to convey a higher degree of importance or significance.
