significantly

Word parts

significant + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

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• Hyphenation: sig‧nif‧i‧cant‧ly

Adverb

Positive significantly

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. in an important or large enough way

   The price of gas dropped significantly today, causing drivers to line up at the pumps to fill up.

   His face looked significantly different.

   He was, significantly, at the shop just before the accident.

2. with a particular meaning

   He looked at her significantly.

Synonyms

• noticeably
• rather
• very

Antonyms

• insignificantly
• unnoticeably

Related words

• significance
• significant
• signify
• visibly