considering
/kənˈsɪd(ə)rɪŋ
/preposition & conjunction
Taking into consideration: [as preposition]: considering the circumstances, Simon was remarkably phlegmatic [as conjunction]: considering that he was the youngest on the field he played well...
- She did a pretty OK job, I guess, considering that most of her dorm-mates didn't even start packing until after the ceremony.
- Surely this level of support could have been built on, particularly considering that women's pro soccer had no direct competition.
- However, considering that there were only two student positions on the board, it's questionable how influential the positions really were.
Synonyms
bearing in mind, taking into consideration, taking into account, making allowance(s) for, giving consideration to, keeping in mind, in view of, in the light of
adverb informal
Taking everything into account: they weren’t feeling too bad, considering...
- Three, the alternative's not so bad considering.
- I guess the wait for the meal was about 20 minutes, not too bad considering, and I must say it was worth the wait.
- I woke up Saturday, feeling a little rough, but not too bad considering - and the sight of bright sunlight had certainly cheered me up, I was raring to go.
Synonyms
all things considered, considering everything, all in all, on the whole, taking everything into consideration/account, at the end of the day, when all's said and done