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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The humidity levels in Austin were among the lowest of any of the other games significantly impacted by the heat, Eachus said, but they were still felt by fans. — Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 If market rates rise, your monthly payments could significantly increase. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 Here in the 22nd District, home to the state’s most competitive congressional race, how significantly the issue will affect voters’ decisions remains to be seen. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Sugar beets are grown in the same places and around the same time as corn and wheat, and so the heat wave can significantly affect sugar production. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 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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“Significantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/significantly. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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