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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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What does the word "significantly" mean in this sentence?

What does the word "significantly" mean in this sentence?

He said that he would be bringing a friend with him but, significantly, didn't say who it was.
  

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For some reason in the context, the speaker does not wish to reveal the identity of his friend; the listener finds this suggestive. Significant : having or expressing a meaning; indicative; suggestive: a significant wink. Having or expressing a covert meaning; suggestive: a significant glance.

  • For some reason in the context, the speaker does not wish to reveal the identity of his friend; the listener finds this suggestive.
  • Significant : having or expressing a meaning; indicative; suggestive: a significant wink.
  • Having or expressing a covert meaning; suggestive: a significant glance.
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For some reason in the context, the speaker does not wish to reveal the identity of his friend; the listener finds this suggestive.

Significant: having or expressing a meaning; indicative; suggestive: a significant wink. Having or expressing a covert meaning; suggestive: a significant glance.

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Can anyone give me some synonyms to replace the word "significantly" in this sentence?

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