Grammar fix
seriously consider
think carefully
To spend time thinking carefully about something before making a decision.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- I need to seriously consider my options before accepting the job offer.daily life
- If I had the chance to study overseas, I would seriously consider it because it could open up many opportunities for my future.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: seriously consider + noun/gerund
WrongI'm serious considering the offer.
RightI'm seriously considering the offer.
Adverb 'seriously' modifies 'considering'.
Patternseriously consider + noun/gerund
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
Natural; 'earnest and careful deliberation' is overblown.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
seriously considershouldbegan toneverthinking about
Don't confuse it
‘Consider’ alone means to think about something, but ‘seriously consider’ adds the idea of careful thought and importance.