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considering
preposition, conjunction, adverb /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪŋ/
/-ɚ-/ Definition
B2 used to mention a particular condition or fact about something, usually a disadvantage: Considering the weather, we got here quite quickly. She did well to find the way, considering she'd only been there once before.Connecting words which express a contrast
(Definition of considering prepositionconjunctionadverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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consideration noun (CARE)
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consideration noun (CAREFUL THINKING)
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consideration noun (MONEY)
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consideration noun (SUBJECT/FACT)
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considered adjective
- considering preposition, conjunction, adverb
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consign sb/sth to sth phrasal verb
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consign sth to the dustbin idiom
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consign verb
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consignment noun
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consist in sth phrasal verb
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Synonyms and related words:
- all the same idiom
- any way you slice it idiom
- anyroad adverb
- at least idiom
- but conjunction
- come what may idiom
- despite preposition
- having said that idiom
- however adverb (DEGREE)
- however adverb (DESPITE THIS)
- if conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION)
- in the teeth of sth idiom
- irregardless adverb
- might modal verb (INTRODUCE)
- no matter what, when, why, etc. idiom
- only conjunction
- or no idiom
- than preposition, conjunction
- whereas conjunction
- yet adverb, conjunction
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