significantly

adverb

sig·​nif·​i·​cant·​ly sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē How to pronounce significantly (audio)
Synonyms of significantlynext
1
: in a significant manner : to a significant degree
the salaries differed significantly
2
: it is significant
significantly, they were on time

Examples of significantly in a Sentence

People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't. Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price. If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly. He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.
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Also, this year using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto which enables audio to transfer from their phones to the car’s audio system increased significantly from just one year prior. — Brad Adgate, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Turning these changes into habits may take time, but doing so can significantly impact your health and quality of life in the long run. — Daniel More, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025 And this effect didn’t differ significantly between straight and LGBTQ+ folks or when comparing non-monogamous relationship types, such as open and polyamorous relationships. — New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025 According to a Journal of Circular Economy study in 2023, the impact on the environment from clothing consumption can be significantly reduced through secondhand shopping. — Kinsey Gidick, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for significantly

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of significantly was in 1577

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