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significantly
[ sig-nif-i-kuhnt-lee ]
adverb
- in a way or as a fact that is important and deserves attention:
Significantly, Australia was a nation born in peacetime, not war.
- by a relatively great amount or to a relatively high degree:
She seems to have grown significantly as a character—her decisions are more mature, for one thing.
- in a way that carries special, secret, or private meaning:
The detective looked significantly at the collection of pills on the table, but said nothing.
- Statistics. in a way or to a degree that is unlikely to occur by chance and therefore indicates a systematic cause:
These results show that sleep significantly affects memory organization, even in the infant brain.
Other Words From
- non·sig·nif·i·cant·ly adverb
- su·per·sig·nif·i·cant·ly adverb
- un·sig·nif·i·cant·ly adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of significantly1
Example Sentences
Adding Paul is a signal to the 24-year-old Booker, who would generate significant interest if he ever sought a change of scenery, that Phoenix is serious about winning.
The idea is to make scooter users and pedestrians feel safe as they navigate busy streets, which is the most significant issue plaguing cities with legalized shared e-scooters, according to Fredrik Hjelm, CEO of Voi.
The trade activity already has been significant, with Chris Paul, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford among the high-paid players moving elsewhere.
It’s worth noting, too, that Green is a significant downgrade from Richardson at this point in their respective careers.
It can still be significant that he is laying a strong foundation.
The death toll, which experts believe has been significantly undercut by secret burials, stands at 7,905.
On top of oil, the United States produces significantly more natural gas than Saudi Arabia.
Chickens require significantly less land, water, and energy than all other meat options except farmed salmon.
However, the total U.S. population has grown significantly in the past 160 years.
If it did, the current epidemic would look significantly worse.
As he was a great worker all his life, “Busy,” or “ Benjamin Ceased” would significantly express his death-date.
Thus, Virginia with approximately 135,000 farms, contributes significantly to the agricultural economy of the United States.
It is the remnant of a creature significantly on the dividing line between man-ape and man.
He saw them look at each other significantly, and he could read their thought—that he was afraid of his wife's importunities.
When he heard that Madame had two children, and yet had not abandoned her ambition, he nodded gravely and significantly.
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