Definitions
- Describing a noticeable or important change or difference. - Referring to a substantial or meaningful impact or effect. - Talking about a significant or noteworthy event or occurrence.
- Describing a large or significant amount or degree. - Referring to a substantial or noteworthy change or difference. - Talking about a considerable or significant effort or achievement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a significant or noteworthy aspect.
- 2Both words can be used to emphasize the importance or impact of something.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- 4Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both words convey a sense of magnitude or scale.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Significantly is more commonly used than considerably in academic or technical writing.
- 2Degree: Considerably implies a larger degree or amount than significantly.
- 3Focus: Significantly emphasizes the importance or impact of a change or difference, while considerably emphasizes the size or amount of something.
- 4Connotation: Significantly can imply a positive or negative change, while considerably is generally neutral in connotation.
Remember this!
Significantly and considerably are synonyms that both convey a sense of magnitude or scale. However, significantly emphasizes the importance or impact of a change or difference, while considerably emphasizes the size or amount of something. Additionally, significantly is more commonly used in academic or technical writing, while considerably is an adjective that can also be used as an adverb.
