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considering

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/kənˈsɪdəɹɪŋ/ English

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verb

  1. To think about seriously.“Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun.”
  2. To think about something seriously or carefully: to deliberate.
  3. To think of doing.“I’m considering going to the beach tomorrow.”
  4. (ditransitive) To assign some quality to.“Consider yourself lucky, but consider your opponent skillful.”

noun

  1. Consideration.

adverb

  1. Given the circumstances.“Your wound doesn't look that bad, considering.”

preposition

  1. Taking into account.“Considering the extent of his crimes, he was given a surprisingly short sentence.”

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