Looking for the meaning of the word IMPORTANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of IMPORTANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Important
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from medieval Latin important- ‘being of consequence’, from the verb importare (see import)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪmˈpɔːtnt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
of great significance or value
Short Definition:of great significance or value
Examples:- important habitats for wildlife
- it is important to avoid monosyllabic answers
- the speech had passion and, more important, compassion
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