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Significantly

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ · adverb

Meaning

In a significant manner or to a significant extent..

Example Sentences

Irene's English significantly improved after taking a year out in Ireland.
The quality of life is significantly higher than it was twenty years ago.
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.
It’s commonly cited that undergraduates are significantly smarter than average, with IQs ranging from 115 to 130.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does significantly mean?

Significantly means In a significant manner or to a significant extent..

What is a synonym for significantly?

Common synonyms include way, importantly.

What is the opposite of significantly?

Possible antonyms include insignificantly.

How do you use significantly in a sentence?

Irene's English significantly improved after taking a year out in Ireland.

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