significance
gb/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/ us/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
B1
אנגלית
~ 2000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
שם עצם
B1
entity
1
importance or notable effect
How important or meaningful something is.
תבנית שימוש:
the significance of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'significance' with 'signification', but 'signification' is rare and more technical.
מילים נרדפות
importance (A more common, general term for being important.)
|
weight (Metaphorical sense meaning importance or influence, often in formal contexts.)
הפכים
insignificance (Direct opposite, meaning lack of importance.)
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triviality (Implies being unimportant or minor in impact.)
צירופים
great significance
|of significance
|historical significance
|special significance
|particular significance
נושאים
communication
|evaluation
|society
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The discovery has great significance for medical research.
- She didn't understand the significance of his words at the time.
- This monument holds special significance for the local community.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The book is of great significance to me.
- This day has special significance for our family.
- The teacher explained the significance of the story.
שם עצם
B2
entity
2
specific meaning or message
The meaning of something, especially when it is not immediately clear.
תבנית שימוש:
the significance of [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse 'significance' (meaning) with 'signal' (a sign or action).
מילים נרדפות
meaning (Most direct synonym; common in everyday speech.)
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sense (Often used in similar contexts, but can be broader.)
הפכים
meaninglessness (Lack of meaning or message.)
צירופים
hidden significance
|true significance
|symbolic significance
נושאים
language
|interpretation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The poem's full significance only becomes clear after several readings.
- He failed to grasp the significance of her gesture.
- What is the significance of this symbol?
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I do not understand the significance of that word.
- The flag has special significance for the group.
- She explained the significance of the sign.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
significance
IPA
GB/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
US/sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
הברות והטעמה
sig - ni - fic - ance (4 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ni)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: significance
- Plural: significance, significances
משפחת מילים
Forms
significances
noun
Core family
Related words
sign
noun A1
Negative and opposite forms
insignificant
adjective B2
insignificance
noun
Advanced or less common
signification
noun
ביטויים
attach significance to [something]
1/ətˈæt͡ʃ sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns tə sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
consider something important or meaningful
To think that something is important or has meaning.
דוגמאות
- We should not attach too much significance to these rumors.
- He attaches great significance to family traditions.
of great significance
1/əv ɡɹˈeɪt sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
fixed phrase
very important or influential
Very important or with a big effect.
דוגמאות
- This event is of great significance to our country's history.
- Her research is of great significance in the fight against disease.
take on a new significance
1/tˈeɪk ˈɔn ə njˈu sɪɡnˈɪfɪkəns/
fixed phrase
become more important or meaningful
To become more important or have a different meaning than before.
דוגמאות
- After her speech, the painting took on a new significance.
- These words have taken on a new significance since the accident.