Significantly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Significantly is an adverb meaning In a significant manner or to a significant extent.
Meaning
In a significant manner or to a significant extent.
Example Sentences
The quality of life is significantly higher than it was twenty years ago.
Irene's English significantly improved after taking a year out in Ireland.
It’s commonly cited that undergraduates are significantly smarter than average, with IQs ranging from 115 to 130.
It's the water that makes this area famous. […] That water is still being used to supply Blackford's two dominant industries, Tullibardine whisky distillery to the south of the village and, more significantly, Highland Spring Group's bottling plant to the north.
Synonyms for significantly
Depending on context, synonyms include way, importantly.
Antonyms for significantly
Common opposites include insignificantly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include importantly, appreciably, substantially, considerably, considerable, much.
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