import

Meanings

• verb

  The act of bringing goods or merchandise into a country.

• noun

  The goods or merchandise brought into a country.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪm.pɔːt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɪm.pɔːt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

export , export , insignificance , export , export

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Synonyms

importance , importancy , meaning , purport , significance , tenor , weight

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with import
import , report , export , port , sort , desert , depart , departed , repent , lament

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Variants

List of all variants of import that leads to same result
import , importable , imported , importer , importers , importing , imports

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to carry in', from the Latin 'importare', 'to carry in' or 'bring in'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest single import in history was a shipment of soybeans from Brazil to China in 2013.

2. The term 'import' can also refer to bringing in knowledge, ideas, or influences.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Export: The opposite of import, referring to the act of sending goods out of a country.

2. Trade: The exchange of goods, services, or information between individuals, groups, or countries.

3. Globalization: The process of interconnectedness between countries, leading to increased imports and exports.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Import has been a significant aspect of trade and commerce since ancient civilizations. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, symbolizing wealth, power, and cultural exchange.

How to Memorize "import"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a ship carrying goods into a harbor or imagine a truck driving into a customs office with merchandise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of goods being brought into a country.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Important Items = Incoming Trade, Merchandise, and Goods' to remember the definition.

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