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Definition of significantly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

significantly

adverb
 
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
 
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/
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  1. in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
    • significantly higher/lower/larger/smaller
    • The two sets of figures are not significantly different.
    • to differ/vary/change significantly
    • significantly greater/better
    • significantly more/less/fewer
    • Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
    • The high school dropout rate has significantly decreased since then.
    • The risks can be significantly reduced by paying close attention to diet and lifestyle.
    • Your decision will significantly affect your future.
    • These services will significantly improve the quality of life for older people in the area.
    • Einstein contributed significantly to the early development of quantum mechanics.
    • Food prices are significantly lower in the US.
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    Extra Examples
    • Results showed that depression was significantly related to traumatic life events.
    • Variation in dialect was not significantly correlated with geographical distance.
    • Constant use of alcohol significantly alters the structure of the brain.
    • All traditional risk factors were significantly associated with both outcomes.
  2. in a way that has a particular meaning
    • Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
    • Perhaps significantly, many of their illegal activities were not considered as crime.
  3. in a way that has a special or secret meaning
    • She paused significantly before she answered.
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