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considering

kuhn-SID-ur-ing/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/

4 meanings of considering

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  1. 1
    taking into accountpreposition
    Used before a fact that you take into account when judging something.

    Considering the heavy rain, the team played pretty well.

    She runs fast considering her age.

    UsagePut a fact after it: considering the rain, or considering it was her first try.

    Similargiven

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  2. 2
    thinking aboutverb
    Present participle of consider. Use this form for thinking that is happening now, often after a form of "be."

    She is considering a new job offer from the city.

    They are considering several places to live next year.

    UsageSay considering + -ing: she is considering moving.

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  3. 3
    all things toldadverbcolloquial
    Used to say something is okay or good when you think about a hard situation.

    The team played really well, considering.

    For a first try, the cake came out great, considering.

    UsagePut it at the end, after a comma: pretty good, considering.

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  1. 4
    careful thoughtnouncountable or uncountable
    Careful thought about something.

    That's a big question, and it will take some considering.

    Moving to a new city takes a lot of considering.

    UsageOften said as take some considering: it will take some considering.

    Similarconsideration, thought, deliberation, reflection

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considering is a form of consider

consider, verb: To think of someone or something in a particular way, or to believe that something is true. Full entry

Forms
considerconsiders he/she/itconsidering -ing formconsidered past tense, past participle
Spelling
consider → considering: add -ing

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