significantly

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in a significant manner

   our budget will be significantly affected by these new cuts

2. 2
   adv

   in a statistically significant way

   the two groups differed significantly

3. 3
   adv

   In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

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

4. 4
   adv

   in an important way or to an important degree

Etymology

From significant + -ly.