significantly

adverb

sig·​nif·​i·​cant·​ly sig-ˈni-fi-kənt-lē 

1

: in a significant manner : to a significant degree

the salaries differed significantly

2

: it is significant

significantly, they were on time

Examples of significantly in a Sentence

People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't.

Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price.

If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase significantly.

He looked significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.

Recent Examples on the Web

Under Pollard’s leadership, ServiceMaster, then based in Downers Grove, grew significantly, becoming a national powerhouse in outsourced services. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025

These methods are cost-effective, easily implemented and can significantly decrease the chances of theft or a data breach. —Renee Schafer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025

Late last year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast a stronger harvest this August through October, and global demand remains steady with almond inventories significantly reduced from pandemic highs. —Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025

Brandon Bell/Getty Images What To Know A chronic lack of inventory, partially due to the fact that homebuilders in the U.S. significantly underbuilt in the years following the 2008 crash, contributed to bringing U.S. home prices through the roof in recent years. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly