Simple meaning
What does Significance mean?
the importance of something.
Dictionary definition
the importance or meaning of something in a context.
Example sentences
Significance in a sentence
easy
In class, we used significance to explain an idea clearly.
medium
The reading assignment asked students to identify significance in the passage and explain its role.
hard
During discussion, the group compared how significance changed the meaning of the argument in the text.
Synonyms
Words like Significance
related termA nearby term with a similar idea in academic contexts.
connected ideaUsed when the concept overlaps but is not always identical.
Antonyms
Opposite words
opposite ideaUseful contrast when meaning goes in a different direction.
unrelated pointUse when there is no meaningful connection or support.
Word family
Significance word family
Base word
significance
noun
significance
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does significance mean?
Significance means the importance of something.
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