important
/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
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Type
Adjective
Meaning
Having a big effect or value; needing serious attention.
Sleep is important for your health.
Having a lot of power, influence, or a high position.
She is an important person in the company.
How it's used
When this means “says that an action matters”
- it is important to + verb
It's important to drink water when you exercise.
When this means “says that a situation matters; the verb is often in the base form”
- it is important that + clause
It's important that everyone arrive on time.
When this means “says who something matters to”
- important to/for + person
Family is very important to me.
Collocations
- very important
- most important
- important decision
- important role
- important meeting
- important client
- important guest
Synonyms
- significant
- essential
- key
- powerful
- influential
Antonyms
- unimportant
- trivial