significantly
Translation
significantly, considerably, noticeably
Examples
Profits have increased significantly.
Profits have increased significantly.
The results were significantly different.
The results were significantly different.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ... in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed Profits have increased significantly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: considerably, substantially, markedly; Antonyms: insignificantly, slightly
Etymology
Derived from 'significant' + '-ly' (adverb-forming suffix). From Latin 'significare'.
Memory Tips
It describes an action or change that is large enough to be a 'sign' of something important.