Synonyms for significantly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : sig-nif-i-kuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kənt

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Définition of significantly

Origin :
  • 1570s, "having a meaning," from Latin significantem (nominative significans, present participle of significare "make known, indicate" (see signify). Earlier in the same sense was significative (c.1400). Often "having a special or secret meaning," hence "important" (1761). Related: Significantly. Significant figure is from 1680s. Significant other (n.) attested by 1961, in psychology, "the most influential other person in the patient's world."
  • As in necessarily : adv inevitably, certainly
  • As in quite : adv to a certain extent
  • As in somewhat : adv to some extent
  • As in essentially : adv basically
  • As in far : adv considerably
Example sentences :
  • "There might be reasons for that," said Robert, significantly.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • The woman shook her head, amused, "Not until," she told him significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • "If you only do Jenkins's, I'll do yours," replied Mr. Galloway, significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • "I can understand as they might be flash uns," he remarked, significantly.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • "Jist th' same as th' other wan," he said gloomily and significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling
  • The man in the fur coat accentuated the word "fear" significantly.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • "The address given here begins with the number 1," he said, significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • “You certainly have not been idle,” she added, significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • “At least she will be happier away from here,” he said significantly.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • "Telling it might do ME some good," he observed, significantly.
  • Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Antonyms for significantly

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