Synonyms for

Significantly

Verb / sɪˈgnɪfɪkʌntli: / Another word for significantly — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

In a significant manner; conveying meaning; of importance.

Synonyms & similar words

insignificantly importantly importantly notably remarkably substantially considerably seriously heavily vastly greatly profoundly deeply critically crucially decisively effectively forcefully impactfully potently powerfully strongly

Synonyms by register

Formal

considerably markedly substantially profoundly

Informal

a lot really big time hugely

Literary

momentously weightily

Antonyms

slightly minimally negligibly inconsiderably unimportantly barely

Common collocations

  • significantly improved
  • significantly different
  • significantly reduced
  • significantly higher
  • significantly lower
  • significantly impact
  • significantly affect

Word family

noun significance
verb signify
adjective significant

Usage note

Often used to indicate a large or important degree of change or difference. Avoid using it when the change is minor or trivial.

Example sentences

  1. The storm significantly damaged the roof of the house.
  2. The medicine significantly reduced the patient's pain.
  3. The new law significantly changed the way people drive.
  4. The teacher's feedback significantly improved the student's writing.
  5. The invention significantly increased the efficiency of the manufacturing process.

Quotes

  • 'The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.' - Stephen R. Covey
  • 'The difference between successful people and very successful people is that very successful people say 'no' to almost everything.' - Warren Buffett
  • 'You can't underestimate the power of fear.' - Trisha Yearwood

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