significantly

[ sig-nif-i-kuhnt-lee ]

/ sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt li /

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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.

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Origin of significantly

significant + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM significantly

non·sig·nif·i·cant·ly, adverbsu·per·sig·nif·i·cant·ly, adverbun·sig·nif·i·cant·ly, adverb

Words nearby significantly

significance test, significancy, significant, significant digits, significant figures, significantly, significant other, significant symbol, signification, significative, significs

How to use significantly in a sentence

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.
NBA free agency tracker (plus trades): Warriors acquire Kelly Oubre; 76ers trade Al Horford to Thunder|Ben Golliver|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
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.
E-scooters are getting computer vision to curb pedestrian collisions|Dalvin Brown|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
The trade activity already has been significant, with Chris Paul, Jrue Holiday and Al Horford among the high-paid players moving elsewhere.
The NBA offseason is a wild ride in normal times. This year? Buckle up.|Jerry Brewer|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
It’s worth noting, too, that Green is a significant downgrade from Richardson at this point in their respective careers.
NBA draft winners and losers: A win for LaMelo Ball, woe for the Warriors|Ben Golliver|November 19, 2020|Washington Post

It can still be significant that he is laying a strong foundation.
The Nationals’ best position player prospects are a few years away. But they’re out there.|Jesse Dougherty|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
The death toll, which experts believe has been significantly undercut by secret burials, stands at 7,905.
The Race for the Ebola Vaccine|Abby Haglage|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On top of oil, the United States produces significantly more natural gas than Saudi Arabia.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: Jan. 4|PunditFact.com|January 5, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Chickens require significantly less land, water, and energy than all other meat options except farmed salmon.
The History of the Chicken: How This Humble Bird Saved Humanity|William O’Connor|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, the total U.S. population has grown significantly in the past 160 years.
Fact-Checking the Sunday Shows: November 23|PunditFact.com|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If it did, the current epidemic would look significantly worse.
The Sham, Scaremongering Guide to Ebola|Abby Haglage|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As he was a great worker all his life, “Busy,” or “ Benjamin Ceased” would significantly express his death-date.
Assimilative Memory|Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)
Thus, Virginia with approximately 135,000 farms, contributes significantly to the agricultural economy of the United States.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
It is the remnant of a creature significantly on the dividing line between man-ape and man.
Man And His Ancestor|Charles Morris
He saw them look at each other significantly, and he could read their thought—that he was afraid of his wife's importunities.
Love's Pilgrimage|Upton Sinclair
When he heard that Madame had two children, and yet had not abandoned her ambition, he nodded gravely and significantly.
The Daughters of Danaus|Mona Caird