Basic Details
Word: Significant
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Important or having an effect.
Synonyms: Important, meaningful, substantial
Antonyms: Insignificant, trivial, unimportant
Idioms and Phrases
- Significant other: Refers to a person with whom someone has an important romantic relationship. Example: "She invited her significant other to the family gathering."
- Make a significant impact: To have a powerful effect on something. Example: "The new rules aim to make a significant impact on students learning."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Winning the award was a significant achievement for her career.
Example 2: The study showed a significant increase in attendance at the events.
Example 3: It is significant to remember the lessons we learn from our experiences.
Fun Fact
The word "significant" comes from the Latin word "significare," which means "to indicate" or "to signify." It has been used in English since the early 15th century.
Famous Quote
"The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic." Peter Drucker
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "significant" mean?
a) Unimportant
b) Important
c) Random
d) Common
Answer: b) Important
2. Which of these is a synonym of "significant"?
a) Minor
b) Trivial
c) Meaningful
d) Insignificant
Answer: c) Meaningful
3. Which of these is an antonym for "significant"?
a) Important
b) Meaningful
c) Substantial
d) Unimportant
Answer: d) Unimportant
4. Which sentence uses "significant" correctly?
a) This plant is significant for no reason.
b) His contributions were significant to the projects success.
c) The dog is significant for a chair.
d) She made a significant jump into the ocean.
Answer: b) His contributions were significant to the projects success.
5. What does "significant other" refer to?
a) A close friend
b) A family member
c) A romantic partner
d) An acquaintance
Answer: c) A romantic partner
