What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
significantly
Example
The new policy significantly improved employee satisfaction. [significantly: adverb]
Example
There was a significant increase in sales after the new product launch. [significant: adjective]
substantially
Example
The company's profits increased substantially after the merger. [substantially: adverb]
Example
The new technology has substantially improved the efficiency of the manufacturing process. [substantial: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Significantly is more commonly used than substantially in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between significantly and substantially?
Substantially is slightly more formal than significantly and can be used in more formal contexts.
