A2 adjective محايد #443 الأكثر شيوعاً

significant

/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/

Something that is large or important enough to be noticed or to have a real effect. It often describes a change, a difference, or a person who matters a lot.

أمثلة

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1

There is a significant difference in price between these two stores.

There is a large and noticeable difference in price between these two stores.

2

The discovery represents a significant breakthrough in medical research.

The discovery is a very important step forward in medical research.

3

That is a significant amount of food for one person!

That is a very large amount of food for one person!

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
significance
Verb
signify
ظرف
significantly
صفة
significant
مرتبط
sign
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'sign.' If something is significant, it is a 'sign' that something important is happening.

اختبار سريع

The new law will have a ________ impact on the environment.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: significant

أمثلة

1

There is a significant difference in price between these two stores.

everyday

There is a large and noticeable difference in price between these two stores.

2

The discovery represents a significant breakthrough in medical research.

formal

The discovery is a very important step forward in medical research.

3

That is a significant amount of food for one person!

informal

That is a very large amount of food for one person!

4

The study found a significant increase in global temperatures.

academic

The study found a large and measurable increase in global temperatures.

5

The company reported significant growth in sales this quarter.

business

The company reported a large and important increase in sales this quarter.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
significance
Verb
signify
ظرف
significantly
صفة
significant
مرتبط
sign

تلازمات شائعة

significant change a large or important change
significant role an important part in something
significant amount a large quantity
significant impact a strong effect on something
statistically significant likely not caused by chance (in data)

العبارات الشائعة

significant other

a person's husband, wife, or partner

of significant importance

being very important

highly significant

extremely important or noticeable

يُخلط عادةً مع

significant vs important

While similar, 'significant' often implies that something can be measured or is large in scale, whereas 'important' is more general.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'significant' when you want to emphasize that a change or difference is large enough to be meaningful or noticed. It is very common in news and science reports.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use the word 'significative,' which is not common in modern English; 'significant' is the correct adjective form.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'sign.' If something is significant, it is a 'sign' that something important is happening.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Latin 'significans,' which means 'showing' or 'pointing out.'

أنماط نحوية

Used before a noun (e.g., a significant problem) Used after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem' (e.g., the results were significant) Often followed by the preposition 'to' or 'for'
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السياق الثقافي

In English-speaking cultures, 'significant other' is a very common gender-neutral way to refer to a romantic partner.

اختبار سريع

The new law will have a ________ impact on the environment.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: significant

عبارات ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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