Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
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.
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.
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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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Can anyone give me some synonyms to replace the word "significantly" in this sentence?
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