significantly

adverb

sig·​nif·​i·​cant·​ly sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

As the Trump administration moves forward to create new rules that could significantly narrow eligibility for a popular federal student loan forgiveness program, millions of borrowers could wind up getting denied relief. —Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025

What To Know The West Texas outbreak has expanded significantly, with cases increasing to 81 between March 28 and April 4, bringing the total to approximately 480 cases with 56 hospitalizations in that region alone. —John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025

None of the schools contacted by The Charlotte Observer said a different accreditation would significantly alter admission decisions. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025

Many administration nominees can be reported out of Senate committees via unanimous consent, but each senator has the ability to object and significantly slow down the process of getting to a final vote. —Stephen Neukam, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly