26984 words

important

4 definitions • 9 examples
1
necessary or of great value:

Examples:

important to I think his career is more important to him than I am.
It's important for children to learn to get on with each other.
the important thing The important thing is to keep the heat low or the sugar will burn.
He's not amazingly handsome, but he's nice and that's more important.
2
having great effect or influence:

Examples:

He was one of the most important writers of that period.
an important person/decision
3
of great value, meaning, or effect:

Examples:

an important discovery
[ + that clause ] It’s important that you tell the doctor all your symptoms.
4
Important also means having great influence:

Examples:

an important modern artist

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