considering+that

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• considering — has been used for centuries as a preposition and conjunction meaning ‘taking into account (that)’. Like given and granted, it is grammatically independent of the subject: • It s odd that one boasts considering that no one is ever taken in by it… …   Modern English usage

• considering — [[t]kənsɪ̱dərɪŋ[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) PREP You use considering to indicate that you are thinking about a particular fact when making a judgement or giving an opinion. He must be hoping, but considering the situation in June he may hoping for too much too… …   English dictionary

• considering — con|sid|er|ing1 [kənˈsıdərıŋ] prep, conj used to say that you are thinking about a particular fact when you are giving your opinion ▪ Considering the strength of the opposition, we did very well to score two goals. considering (that) ▪ I think we …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• considering — con|sid|er|ing [ kən sıd(ə)rıŋ ] function word ** Considering can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): Considering her lack of experience, it is surprising she has achieved so much. before words such as that, what …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• considering */*/ — UK [kənˈsɪdərɪŋ] / US [kənˈsɪd(ə)rɪŋ] preposition, conjunction Summary: Considering can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): Considering her lack of experience, it is surprising she has achieved so much. before… …   English dictionary

• considering — 1 preposition, conjunction used when describing a situation, before stating a fact that you know has had an effect on that situation: Considering the strength of the opposition, we did very well to score two goals. | considering that/who/how etc …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• considering — prep. 1 in view of; taking into consideration (considering their youth; considering that it was snowing). 2 (without compl.) colloq. all in all; taking everything into account (not so bad, considering) …   Useful english dictionary

• that's an idea — That plan, suggestion, etc is worth considering • • • Main Entry: ↑idea * * * that’s an idea spoken phrase used for saying that you think what someone has suggested is good ‘I’m going to have some breakfast, aren’t you?’ ‘That’s an idea.’… …   Useful english dictionary

• Considering — Consider Con*sid er (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Considered} (k[o^]n*s[i^]d [ e]rd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Considering}.] [F. consid[ e]rer, L. considerare, sideratum, to consider, view attentively, prob. fr. con + sidus, sideris, star …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• considering — /keuhn sid euhr ing/, prep. 1. taking into account; in view of: The campaign was a great success, considering the strong opposition. adv. 2. Informal. with all things considered (used only after the statement it modifies): He paints very well,… …   Universalium

• considering — con•sid•er•ing [[t]kənˈsɪd ər ɪŋ[/t]] prep. 1) taking into account; in view of: The campaign was a success, considering the initial opposition[/ex] 2) inf Informal. with all things considered (used after the statement it modifies): He paints well …   From formal English to slang