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considering Synonyms & Antonyms

kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)riŋ

What Is Another Word for Considering?

Common synonyms for considering are 'cause, as and as long as. Words with the opposite meaning are disregarding and ignoring.

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Considering as a Conjunction

1

for the reason that

considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon

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Considering as a Verb

1

to think of in a particular way

I consider him a very good friend

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4

to give consideration to (as unexpected circumstances or contingencies)

I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job

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Considering in a Sentence

Considering they are newcomers, they've accomplished a lot.

Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering.

Considering the extent of his crimes, he was given a surprisingly short sentence.

Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.

I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.

Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.

She sat there for a moment, considering him.

Consider a triangle having three equal sides.

This body will now consider the proposed amendments to Section 453 of the zoning code.

He never seems to consider the feelings of others.

he did well considering his limitations

considering he was new at the job, he did quite well

is considering you for the job

considered moving to the city

The defendant's age must be considered.

He considered her every wish.

The old gentleman considered him attentively.

consider thrift essential

His works are well considered abroad.

I consider it's best that he left when he did.

paused a moment to consider

considering the police have almost nothing to go on, I wouldn't expect the case to be solved anytime soon

I consider him a very good friend

carefully considering our options

consider the price too high

I had to consider the commute in deciding whether to take the job

her well-considered novels have seldom been best sellers

is considering you for the job / considered moving to the city

Word Forms & Grammar

considering

con·sid·ered

con·sid·er·ing

consider

considered

considers

considering (plural considerings)

considering (comparative more considering, superlative most considering)

Words That Rhyme With Considering

reconsideringconsider ing

Origin of Considering

Middle English, from Anglo-French considerer, from Latin considerare to observe, think about, from com- + sider-, sidus heavenly body

First Known Use

14th century

15th century

14th centuryt

Quick Facts About Considering

Part of speechconjunction, verb
Pronunciation/kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)riŋ/
Syllables4
Meaningfor the reason that
Synonyms'cause, as and as long as
Antonymsdisregarding, ignoring and overlooking

Considering Pronunciation

Considering is pronounced /kən-ˈsi-d(ə-)riŋ/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (si).

Quick Answers About Considering

Is considering a conjunction or a verb?

Considering is mainly used as a conjunction, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is a synonym for considering as a conjunction?

As a conjunction, synonyms for considering include 'cause, as, as long as and because.

What is a synonym for considering as a verb?

As a verb, synonyms for considering include accounting, calling, counting and esteeming.

What is the opposite of considering?

The opposite of considering can be expressed with words like disregarding, ignoring, overlooking and slighting.

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