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sig·nif·i·cant·ly Listen to audio/sɪgˈnɪfɪkəntli/ adverb
1 : in a way that is large or important enough to be noticed or have an effect
People who smoke have a significantly greater risk of developing lung cancer than people who don't. Another store sold the game for a significantly lower price. If you take my advice, your chances of winning will increase/improve significantly.
2 [more significantly; most significantly] — used to say that something is important or meaningful Significantly, William broke with family tradition and decided not to name his newborn son William. It was the first time I had ever traveled outside of the country, but, more significantly, it was the first time I had ever been outside of my parents' supervision.
3 : in a way that has a special or hidden meaning
He looked/glanced significantly in her direction when he said that some of us are not doing our jobs.

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