considering
English meaning: Considering
Definition
To think about seriously.
Example
“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
Another example: “Considering how little she practised, her performance was remarkable.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; the present participle of 'consider', often used as a preposition or conjunction meaning 'taking into account' ('considering the weather, we did well'), as well as the literal sense of thinking about. Very common in everyday speech.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'considerare' (to look at closely, possibly originally 'to observe the stars'), from 'con-' + 'sidus' (star); 14th century.
Synonyms
- weighing
- contemplating
- pondering
- reviewing
Antonyms / Opposites
- dismissing
- ignoring
Related Words
Common Collocations
- considering options
- seriously considering
- all things considering
- considering that
- worth considering
- considering the circumstances
Word Forms
consider (v); considered; considering; consideration (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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