significant
/sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ · adj
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
"There has been a significant increase in obesity."
substantialconsiderable
Collocations: a significant impact · statistically significant
Band 6 — Range with control
Useful flexibility with appropriate collocations.
tend to
/tend tuː/ · verb
To be likely to behave in a particular way.
"Teenagers tend to spend more time online."
be inclined tobe prone to
Collocations: tend to agree · tend to overlook
moreover
/mɔːrˈəʊ.vər/ · adverb
Used to introduce additional information.
"It is cheap; moreover, it is reliable."
furthermorein addition
Collocations: moreover, the data shows…
consequence
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/ · noun
A result, especially an unpleasant one.
"Skipping breakfast can have serious consequences."
outcomerepercussion
Collocations: serious consequence · as a consequence
consider
/kənˈsɪd.ər/ · verb
To think carefully about something.
"We should consider the long-term effects."
think overweigh
Collocations: consider carefully · worth considering
demonstrate
/ˈdem.ən.streɪt/ · verb
To show clearly.
"The study demonstrates a clear link."
showillustrate
Collocations: clearly demonstrate · demonstrate a willingness
impact
/ˈɪm.pækt/ · noun
A powerful effect.
"Tourism has a major impact on the economy."
effectinfluence
Collocations: have an impact · negative impact
policy
/ˈpɒl.ə.si/ · noun
An official plan of action.
"The government introduced a new climate policy."
strategyregulation
Collocations: public policy · policy makers
global
/ˈɡləʊ.bəl/ · adj
Relating to the whole world.
"Climate change is a global issue."
worldwideinternational
Collocations: global warming · on a global scale
evidence
/ˈev.ɪ.dəns/ · noun
Facts that support a claim.
"There is strong evidence that diet affects mood."
proofdata
Collocations: strong evidence · evidence suggests
address
/əˈdres/ · verb
To deal with a problem.
"Governments must address poverty urgently."
tackleconfront
Collocations: address an issue · address concerns
rely on
/rɪˈlaɪ ɒn/ · verb
To depend on something.
"Many people rely on public transport."
depend oncount on
Collocations: heavily rely on · increasingly rely on