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Word: Prioritise (UK) / Prioritize (US)

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To prioritise means to decide which tasks or things are the most important and should be done first. When you prioritise, you give special attention to what needs to be done before anything else.

Usage Instructions: - Use "prioritise" when talking about organizing tasks, goals, or responsibilities based on their importance. - It is often used in contexts like work, study, or personal life.

Example Sentence: "We have too many things to do and must prioritise our tasks to meet the deadline."

Advanced Usage: - You can use the word in different tenses: - Present: "I prioritise my studies over social activities." - Past: "Yesterday, I prioritised my health by exercising." - Future: "I will prioritise my family during the holidays."

Word Variants: - Noun: Priority (e.g., "My priority is to finish my project.") - Adjective: Prioritised (e.g., "The prioritised list helps us focus on what’s important.")

Different Meanings: - The word primarily refers to the act of organizing tasks, but "priority" can also refer to the importance or urgency of something (e.g., "Safety is our top priority.")

Synonyms: - Organize - Rank - Arrange - Sort - Emphasize

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: - Phrasal Verb: "Prioritise over" means to give more importance to one thing compared to another. - Example: "I have to prioritise my work over my hobbies right now."

Conclusion:Understanding how to prioritise is an important skill in both personal and professional life.

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  1. assign a priority to
    • we have too many things to do and must prioritize

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