Understanding ‘Consider’: A Key IELTS Vocabulary Word
Learn the meaning, usage, and origin of the word ‘consider’. This video explains its function as a verb, provides synonyms and antonyms, and offers examples to help you use it correctly in your IELTS exam and daily conversations.
Have you ever been asked to think carefully about something important? If so, you’ve been asked to consider something.
Today, we’re learning about the word consider, an essential word for your IELTS vocabulary.
Word type:
Consider is mainly used as a verb in English.
Meaning: To consider means to think about something carefully, especially before making a decision.
It’s like turning an idea over in your mind to examine it from all angles.
Word history: The word consider comes from Latin.
It originally meant to look at the stars carefully, which is quite interesting. Just as ancient people looked closely at stars, we now look closely at ideas when we consider them.
Antonyms: Some opposites of consider are ignore, overlook, or disregard.
Synonyms: Words with similar meanings to consider include think about, contemplate, and ponder.
Examples use in sentences: Here are some examples of how to use consider in sentences: Please consider my request for a day off next week.
The committee will consider all applications before making a decision. Have you considered the consequences of your actions?
Common errors in use: One common mistake is using consider with the word about. For example, it’s incorrect to say I’m considering about moving to a new city.
Instead, you should say I’m considering moving to a new city. To sum up, consider is a verb that means to think carefully about something.
It’s a useful word for expressing thoughtful decision-making in your IELTS speaking and writing tasks.
Remember to use it without about, and practice using it in your everyday conversations to become more comfortable with it.
