CEFR B2+ · Adjectives/Adverbs

significant

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ 📚 Module 5: Travel and Tourism (p.333-334)

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Something significant is important or noticeable. It has a special meaning or effect.

Synonyms

important notable meaningful consequential crucial

Antonyms

insignificant unimportant trivial minor negligible

Translations

significant in your language

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عربي

شيء مهم يعني أنه ذو قيمة أو تأثير كبير.

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اردو

اہم کا مطلب ہے بہت ضروری یا قابل ذکر۔

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हिंदी

महत्वपूर्ण का अर्थ है बहुत ज़रूरी या ध्यान देने योग्य।

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中文

重要的意味着非常重要或值得注意。

Easy Explanation

If something is significant, it is very important. It can make a big difference. It's not small or unimportant.

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Memory TipThink of 'sign' in 'significant' as a sign that something is important.

Contextual Examples

The discovery of a new planet was a significant (very important) event for scientists.

There has been a significant (noticeable) increase in online shopping in recent years.

Her contribution to the project was significant (had a big effect), helping us finish on time.

Pronunciation & Context