considerate

Everyday

1. A considerate person thinks about other people's feelings and needs and acts kindly because of that. tree →
2. A considerate action is thoughtful and helps others feel comfortable. tree →

In the lessons

In lessons on manners and friendship it names a good quality: keeping quiet when others work, holding a door, sharing, not hogging the swing. In stories it tells the reader a character is kind and careful of others. Phrases: «considerate of others», «it was considerate of you to …», «be considerate».

Examples

• It was considerate of you to save me a seat. tree →
• Be considerate and turn the music down when the baby is asleep. tree →
• A considerate neighbour keeps the path clear of snow. tree →
• She is always considerate of people who are new to the class. tree →
• Let's be considerate on the bus and give our seats to older people. tree →
• Wiping the sink after you use it is considerate. tree →
• He wrote a considerate note to his friend who was ill. tree →

Note

Opposite: «inconsiderate» or «thoughtless». Do not mix it up with «considerable», which means large or a lot («a considerable amount»). The noun is «consideration». Pattern: «It was considerate of + person + to + verb». Not a number word.