important
/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
having great value
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- 1.
Having great value, meaning, or effect.
"Sleep is important for our health."
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Sleep is important for our health.
Sleep is important for our health.
I have an important meeting tomorrow.
I have an important meeting tomorrow.
Family is the most important thing to me.
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How do you pronounce important?
important is pronounced [/ɪmˈpɔːrtənt/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does important mean?
important means "having great value". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is important?
important is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "Sleep is important for our health." — used to mean "having great value".
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