significantly

adverb

sig·​nif·​i·​cant·​ly sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē How to pronounce significantly (audio)
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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As Trump prepares for his second term, Cook may want to discuss potential tariffs, which could significantly affect Apple’s business. Jay Peters, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024 Training sessions, workshops, and even simulations can significantly prepare the team to handle crises effectively. Edward Segal, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 Even with the Apple deal, MLS should be worried its television numbers on over-the-air Fox have dropped so significantly. Paul Tenorio, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024 Julianne Moore and Charles Melton played a fictitious married couple with a significant age gap, and the movie pulled significantly from the '90s case. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for significantly 

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of significantly was in 1577

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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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