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Significance

🇬🇧 UK /["/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/"]/

Meaning of Significance

the importance of something, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future

In simple words: The importance of something.

Significance in a sentence

• The significance of this discovery cannot be overstated.
• Historians debate the significance of the event in shaping modern society.
• The statistical significance of the results indicates that the experiment was successful.
• He failed to grasp the true significance of her words.
• Her speech highlighted the significance of cultural diversity.

How to use Significance

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing important matters.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sign' as a way to understand the 'importance' of something.

Related words

Collocations with Significance

• considerable
• cosmic
• deep
• have
• acquire
• assume
• lie in something
• attach to something
• significance for
• significance to
• of significance
• be of little, no, etc. significance
• considerable
• cosmic
• deep
• have
• acquire
• assume
• lie in something
• attach to something
• significance for
• significance to
• of significance
• be of little, no, etc. significance

Synonyms for Significance

• importance
• meaning
• value
• relevance
• consequence

Opposites of Significance

• insignificance
• unimportance

Common mistakes with Significance

• Confused with 'significant' as an adjective.
• Using it in overly casual contexts.
• Mispronouncing it as 'signifigance'.

Frequently asked questions about Significance

What does Significance mean?

The importance of something.

What is the definition of Significance?

the importance of something, especially when this has an effect on what happens in the future

How do you use Significance in a sentence?

The significance of this discovery cannot be overstated.

Can you give another example of Significance?

Historians debate the significance of the event in shaping modern society.

What are synonyms for Significance?

Common alternatives include importance, meaning, value, relevance, consequence.

What is the opposite of Significance?

Opposite meanings include insignificance, unimportance.

What words go with Significance?

It commonly pairs with considerable, cosmic, deep, have, acquire, assume, lie in something, attach to something, significance for, significance to, of significance, be of little, no, etc. significance, considerable, cosmic, deep, have, acquire, assume, lie in something, attach to something, significance for, significance to, of significance, be of little, no, etc. significance.

What are common mistakes when using Significance?

Confused with 'significant' as an adjective. Using it in overly casual contexts. Mispronouncing it as 'signifigance'.

How do you pronounce Significance?

US: /["/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/"]/, UK: /["/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Significance?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it in casual conversations unless discussing important matters.

What CEFR level is Significance?

"Significance" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.