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Significantly Sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli Adverb Bre Sets Figures Profits Increased

Word significantly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli / NAmE / sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli /
Example
  • the two sets of figures are not significantly different.
  • profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
  • food prices are significantly lower in the us.
  • your decision will significantly affect your future.
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significantly

(adverb)BrE / sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli / NAmE / sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli /
  1. in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on something or to be noticed
    • The two sets of figures are not significantly different.
    • Profits have increased significantly over the past few years.
    • Food prices are significantly lower in the US.
    • Your decision will significantly affect your future.
  2. in a way that has a particular meaning
    • Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
  3. in a way that has a special or secret meaning
    • She paused significantly before she answered.
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