significant

🇺🇸 /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ 🇬🇧 /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
adjective
B2

large or important enough to matter

The new policy had a significant impact on the community.

B2

having a special meaning

This date is significant because it marks a new beginning.

R

having a hidden meaning that not everyone understands

She gave him a significant glance that carried a secret message.

translation

adj. large or important enough to matter; having a special meaning; having a hidden meaning that not everyone understands