Significantly Sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli Adverb Higher/Lower/Larger/Smaller Sets Figures Differ/Vary/Change Greater/Better

• significantly higher/lower/larger/smaller
• the two sets of figures are not significantly different.
• to differ/vary/change significantly
• significantly greater/better

significantly

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.

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.