B2adjective 1K

Significant

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

Meaning of Significant

large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed

In simple words: Important or meaning a lot.

Significant in a sentence

• The research showed a significant improvement in patient outcomes.
• His significant contributions to the project were recognized by the entire team.
• There was a significant difference between the two groups in the study.
• The event was significant in shaping the future of the community.
• She made a significant impact on the lives of the children she taught.

How to use Significant

Used in academic and formal contexts to indicate importance. Avoid in very casual conversations; instead, use simpler words like 'big' or 'important'.

Grammar pattern

significant + noun

Memory hint

Think 'sign & figure', like a big important sign that you can't miss.

Related words

Collocations with Significant

• be
• prove
• become
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• to

Synonyms for Significant

• important
• noteworthy
• consequential
• major
• substantial

Opposites of Significant

• insignificant
• trivial
• minor

Common mistakes with Significant

• Confusing 'significant' with 'significance'.
• Using 'significant' as a noun instead of an adjective.
• Overusing 'significant' in casual speaking.

Frequently asked questions about Significant

What does Significant mean?

Important or meaning a lot.

What is the definition of Significant?

large or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed

How do you use Significant in a sentence?

The research showed a significant improvement in patient outcomes.

Can you give another example of Significant?

His significant contributions to the project were recognized by the entire team.

What are synonyms for Significant?

Common alternatives include important, noteworthy, consequential, major, substantial.

What is the opposite of Significant?

Opposite meanings include insignificant, trivial, minor.

What words go with Significant?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, become, extremely, fairly, very, for, to.

What are common mistakes when using Significant?

Confusing 'significant' with 'significance'. Using 'significant' as a noun instead of an adjective. Overusing 'significant' in casual speaking.

How do you pronounce Significant?

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

When should I use Significant?

Used in academic and formal contexts to indicate importance. Avoid in very casual conversations; instead, use simpler words like 'big' or 'important'.

What CEFR level is Significant?

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