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The medal had special significance to her family.
What does Significance mean?
why something matters.
Dictionary definition
The importance, meaning, or value of something.
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Significance in a sentence
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Students discussed the significance of the final paragraph.
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The historian explained the significance of the discovery in a broader context.
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Practice 1
What does significance mean?
Significance means why something matters.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to significance?
Importance is close in meaning to significance in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for significance?
Unimportance contrasts with significance in this context.
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Significance
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sig · nif · ih · kuns · strongest beat: nif
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Partnoun.
MeaningSignificance means why something matters.
ExampleExample: The medal had special significance to her family.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sig · nif · ih · kuns
- Strongest beat
- nif
- Ending
- kuns
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on nif.
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Synonyms
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importanceClose in meaning when significance means why something matters.
meaningClose in meaning when significance means why something matters.
valueClose in meaning when significance means why something matters.
Antonyms
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unimportanceContrasts with significance in the meaning why something matters.
trivialityContrasts with significance in the meaning why something matters.
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