significantly

adverb

sig·​nif·​i·​cant·​ly sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē How to pronounce significantly (audio)
Synonyms of significantly
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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But a staff report by the Development Review Committee noted that the building is significantly larger in mass and scale than its immediate surroundings and suggested design tweaks to reduce the massing effect. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 And dry forests and parched soils significantly increase the likelihood and severity of wildfires. — Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 The distance is worth it for travelers who want a budget-friendly hotel that still has loads of style, as prices tend to be significantly lower than downtown hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026 But the exit polls by major Israeli TV stations indicate that support for his religious-national coalition dropped significantly. — Giovanna Dell'orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 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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