CEFR B2

significant

adjective

Meaning

Important enough to be worthy of attention; large or notable enough to have an effect.

Examples

There has been a significant improvement in her health since the last visit.
The company reported a significant loss this quarter due to unexpected expenses.

Synonyms: important, notable, substantial, consequential

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significant (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

Definition

Important enough to be worthy of attention; large or notable enough to have an effect.

Examples

There has been a significant improvement in her health since the last visit.
The company reported a significant loss this quarter due to unexpected expenses.
His contribution to the project was significant and greatly appreciated.

How to Use significant

significant to (prepositional phrase): Important or meaningful in relation to something or someone. — "This discovery is significant to the field of medicine."
significant for (prepositional phrase): Important or noteworthy in a particular context or for a specific reason. — "The new findings are significant for future research."

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