significantly
word
Definition
In a way that is large enough or important enough to be easily noticed or to have an effect.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts, often used with numbers or changes ('increased significantly'). 'Significantly' signals a noticeable or important difference, stronger than 'a little' but less absolute than 'completely'.
Spanish: significativamente - de manera significativaPortuguese (BR): significativamente - de forma significativaPortuguese (PT): significativamente - de forma significativaChinese (Simplified): 显著地 - 明显地Chinese (Traditional): 顯著地 - 明顯地Hindi: महत्वपूर्ण रूप से - काफी हद तकArabic: بشكل كبير - بشكل ملحوظBengali: গুরুত্বপূর্ণভাবে - উল্লেখযোগ্যভাবেRussian: значительноJapanese: 著しく - 大幅にVietnamese: đáng kểKorean: 현저하게 - 상당히Turkish: önemli ölçüde - anlamlı şekildeUrdu: نمایاں طور پرIndonesian: secara signifikan - secara berarti
Example Sentences
You look significantly happier than before!
natural
The prices have significantly increased this year.
basic
Her health has significantly improved.
basic
The city has grown significantly in the last decade.
basic
The weather has changed significantly since last month.
natural
If you study a little every day, your English will significantly improve.
natural