significantly
adverb OPAL W
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
- in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
- significantly higher/lower/larger/smaller
- The two sets of figures are not significantly different.
- to differ/vary/change significantly
- significantly greater/better
- significantly more/less/fewer
- Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
- The high school dropout rate has significantly decreased since then.
- The risks can be significantly reduced by paying close attention to diet and lifestyle.
- Your decision will significantly affect your future.
- These services will significantly improve the quality of life for older people in the area.
- Einstein contributed significantly to the early development of quantum mechanics.
- Food prices are significantly lower in the US.
Extra Examples- Results showed that depression was significantly related to traumatic life events.
- Variation in dialect was not significantly correlated with geographical distance.
- Constant use of alcohol significantly alters the structure of the brain.
- All traditional risk factors were significantly associated with both outcomes.
- in a way that has a particular meaning
- Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
- Perhaps significantly, many of their illegal activities were not considered as crime.
- in a way that has a special or secret meaning
- She paused significantly before she answered.