Definition: In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! Today we’re tackling ‘significantly,’ a word that needs a little unpacking, don’t you think? The dictionary gives us a helpful clue – “In a significant manner or to a significant extent.” Let's break that down. “Significant” means important, noticeable, or having a real effect. Think of it like this: if something is significantly taller than another thing, you wouldn’t just say it’s "a little taller." You'd say, “It’s significantly taller!” – it makes a big difference! Let’s look at some examples to help solidify the meaning: “The test scores improved significantly after the tutoring session.” (Meaning they improved a lot!) "The rain fell significantly throughout the day." (Meaning it rained a good amount.) "Her contribution was significantly impactful on the project's success!" (Meaning her contribution really mattered). Essentially, ‘significantly’ tells us something is not just small or minor. It's important and noticeable. Do you have any questions about how we use it? Raise your hand if you need a little more clarification!