significantly
adverb
Simple meaning
By a large or important amount.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli
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Definition
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adverb
In a significant manner or to a significant extent.
“Our budget will be significantly affected by these new cuts.”
In a statistically significant way
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: In a significant manner or to a significant extent.
Used this way, significantly is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
“Our budget will be significantly affected by these new cuts.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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More ways to use significantly
- “Our budget will be significantly affected by these new cuts.”adverb
- “The two groups differed significantly.”adverb
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Antonyms
Sense: in a significant manner or to a significant extent
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