1 in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect on sth or to be noticed:
The two sets of figures are not significantly different from each other. * Profits have increased significantly over the past few years. * Food prices are significantly lower in the US. * Your decision will significantly affect your future.
2 in a way that has a particular meaning:
Significantly, he did not deny that there might be an election.
3 in a way that has a special or secret meaning:
She paused significantly before she answered.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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In this entry, significantly is tagged as adverb.
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