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

Historically aquatic biology has not been studied significantly in space compared to microbial, human, and plant biology. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 June 2026

The score generated with the device placed it among the top five in a class of over 100 students, significantly exceeding the average score of 72. — John Liu, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Jed Hoyer can’t recall seeing his team’s starting pitching depth be decimated as significantly as the Chicago Cubs currently are experiencing. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

Equipping yourself with insights on how to grow a cherry tree from a pit can significantly increase your chances of success. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for significantly

• insignificantly