important

/im'pɔ:tənt/

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Explanation of the Word "Important"

Definition: The word "important" is an adjective that describes something that has a lot of value, significance, or influence. It can refer to things, events, people, or ideas that matter a lot and shouldn’t be ignored.

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Adjective

1. having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
   • recited the decree with an important air
   • took long important strides in the direction of his office
2. having authority or ascendancy or influence
   • an important official
   • the captain's authoritative manner
3. of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis
   • a crucial moment in his career
   • a crucial election
   • a crucial issue for women
4. important in effect or meaning
   • a significant change in tax laws
   • a significant change in the Constitution
   • a significant contribution
   • significant details
   • statistically significant
5. of great significance or value
   • important people
   • the important questions of the day

Synonyms

• authoritative
• crucial
• significant
• of import