important

adjective
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

Meaning

Having great significance or value.
Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Example Sentences

It is important to stay hydrated during summer.

Important steps must be taken to address pollution.

Example Expressions

important role

Synonyms

significant, vital, crucial, essential, meaningful
Entry 1
significant, vital, crucial, essential, meaningful
Entry 2
essential, significant

Antonyms

unimportant, trivial, minor, insignificant
Entry 1
unimportant, trivial, minor
Entry 2
insignificant, minor

Collocations

important decision, important role, important factor, important issue

More Example Sentences

I'm afraid I can't meet you. Something important has come up.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is important for you.

Will anything important be discussed in the meeting at New York City Hall?

The most important thing is that I continue to learn and grow in my career.

The most important thing is that I continue to grow and learn in my career.

The most important thing is that I continue to develop and grow in my career.

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown

College life at Vasanth Academy is the most important part of a student’s development.

Have you ever felt important? Well today, I have come to you with an idea that works for you.

A chef prepares a special dinner for important guests at a fine restaurant downtown using fresh ingredients delivered that morning

Related Vocabularies

living; not dead; full of life and energy
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
a large number of

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