important

Meanings

• adjective

  Having great or exceptional importance

  - "The election results were important to the outcome of the political debate."
  - "Maintaining good physical health is important for overall well-being."

• adjective

  Significant or of great consequence

  - "The discovery of penicillin was an important breakthrough in medicine."
  - "A well-written resume is important when applying for jobs."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɪmˈpɔɹtənt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

ignorable , negligible , petty , slight , unimportant

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Synonyms

significant , weighty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with important
report , import , export , desert , depart , inert , pert , pertain , maintain

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Variants

List of all variants of important that leads to same result
important , importantly , all-important , self-important , self-importantly

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Etymology

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

From Old French 'importanter' meaning 'to carry in, bring in' or 'to add weight or value to'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'important' appears 15 times in the Harry Potter series.

2. The importance of water was recognized as early as ancient Egypt, where it was considered the source of all life.

3. The term 'important' was first used in English in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. significant: Related concept that refers to something that has a meaning or importance. Synonym of 'important'.

2. essential: Related concept that refers to something that is absolutely necessary or indispensable. Synonym of 'important'.

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Culture

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The term 'important' is often used to describe things, ideas, or events that have significant meaning or value. It can be used to convey a sense of urgency or significance. In literature, the word 'important' is often used to describe characters or themes that are central to the story.

How to Memorize "important"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the word 'important', imagine a scale with something heavy on one side. This represents the importance or significance of the thing or idea.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'important' with the word 'significant'. Repeat the words together to help remember their meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I.M.P.O.R.T.A.N.T., where each letter stands for a definition or characteristic of the word 'important'.

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