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con路​sid路​er路​ing | \ k蓹n-藞si-d(蓹-)ri艐 How to pronounce considering (audio) \

Definition of considering

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: in view of : taking into account he did well considering his limitations

considering

conjunction

Definition of considering (Entry 2 of 2)

: inasmuch as considering he was new at the job, he did quite well
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Synonyms for considering

Synonyms: Conjunction

'cause, as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect], for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, since, whereas

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Examples of considering in a Sentence

Conjunction

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

First Known Use of considering

Preposition

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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English Language Learners Definition of considering

: when you think about or consider (something)

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considering

preposition
con路​sid路​er路​ing | \ k蓹n-藞si-d蓹-ri艐 How to pronounce considering (audio) \

Kids Definition of considering

: taking into account She gets around pretty well considering her age.

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