Significantly — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adverb /sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē/ sig·nif·i·cant·ly

Meaning & Definition of Significantly

Significantly (adverb)

  1. in a significant manner, to a significant degree
  2. it is significant

Significantly (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to a large extent or degree

    "The recipe made significantly more cookies than I was expecting."

    "The vet informed us that Fluffy was significantly overweight and would need to be put on a diet."

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Significantly

The most common words with a similar meaning to Significantly:

Chiefly dialect: monstrous

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Significantly

Words with the opposite meaning of Significantly:

Origin & Etymology of Significantly

First known use: 1577

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Significantly

Frequently Asked Questions about Significantly

What does "Significantly" mean?

"Significantly" means in a significant manner, to a significant degree. As an adverb, it is defined as: in a significant manner, to a significant degree.

What is another word for "Significantly"?

Other words for "Significantly" include considerably, extensively, substantially, absolutely, altogether, completely, downright and entirely. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Significantly" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Significantly"?

There are 121 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Significantly". Common alternatives include considerably, extensively, substantially, absolutely, altogether, completely, downright, entirely, flat-out and fully.

What is the opposite of "Significantly"?

Antonyms of "Significantly" include barely, hardly, just, marginally, minimally, scarcely, little and negligibly.

How do you use "Significantly" in a sentence?

Examples of "Significantly" in a sentence: "The recipe made significantly more cookies than I was expecting."; "The vet informed us that Fluffy was significantly overweight and would need to be put on a diet.".

Is "Significantly" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Significantly" is an adverb.

Is "Significantly" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Significantly" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Significantly"?

"Significantly" is pronounced /sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē/ and divided into syllables as sig·nif·i·cant·ly.