adverb
significantly
To an important degree or in a way that conveys meaning.
The new bus route significantly shortens my commute to work.
Etymology
The word family concerns meaning and importance. Significantly can mark either a meaningful gesture or a degree large enough to matter.
More examples
- Our heating bills are significantly lower this winter.
- Regular practice has significantly improved her balance.
- She glances significantly at the clock, and we wrap up.
Forms
significantly · more significantly · most significantly
significant adjective — Important or conveying a particular meaning.
significance noun — The importance or meaning of something.
Similar words
- considerably
- Emphasizes a large amount or degree, not implied meaning.
- meaningfully
- Emphasizes conveyed intention or meaning rather than measurable degree.