significantly

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ See IPA manual

Freq #15335

Meanings

1

adv
In a way that is large enough to be noticed or to matter.

Irene's English improved significantly after a year in Ireland.
2

adv
In a way that shows or suggests a special meaning.

Significantly, he did not mention his partner at all.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · in a way that is large... importantly

Etymology

From significant + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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