important

[ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)nt]

important Definition

  • 1of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being
  • 2having high rank or status

Using important: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "important" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It is important to get enough sleep.

  • Example

    The meeting was important for the future of the company.

  • Example

    Education is important for personal growth and development.

important Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using important

  • put/importance on something

    to consider something as significant or valuable

    Example

    She puts a lot of importance on her family.

  • an important cog in the wheel/machine

    a person or thing that is essential to the success of a larger operation

    Example

    As the lead engineer, he was an important cog in the machine of the company's product development.

  • something that should be given attention or consideration

    Example

    It is important to note that the deadline for the project has been moved up.

Phrases with important

  • of the highest level of significance or value

    Example

    The safety of the passengers is of the utmost importance.

  • to give something a high level of significance or value

    Example

    She made her family's traditions important by passing them down to her children.

  • a person who holds high rank or status

    Example

    The CEO is an important person in the company.

Origins of important

from Old French 'important', from Medieval Latin 'importantem', meaning 'significant'

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Summary: important in Brief

The term 'important' [ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)nt] refers to something of great significance or value, likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being. It can also denote high rank or status. Examples include 'It is important to get enough sleep.' and 'The meeting was important for the future of the company.' Phrases like 'of the utmost importance' and idioms like 'an important cog in the wheel/machine' emphasize the essential nature of something.

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