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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is important, it has a lot of value or meaning, or it is very necessary.
My mom says it's important to brush my teeth. She says that if I don't take care of my teeth, I could lose them later.Basketball practice is important to Jaden because he wants to become really good. He wants to play on a professional team when he gets older.Water and air are important to all the animals on earth.- synonyms:
- significant
- antonyms:
- minor, small, trivial
- similar words:
- big, critical, essential, major, serious, vital
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| definition 2: |
An important person is one who has done great things or has had very much influence on people or events. An important person has power to make things happen or to change the way things are.
The mayor of our city is one of the most important people in the town.A lot of important people were invited to the party.My dad says he's not a very important person where he works, but I think he's a very important person in our family.- synonyms:
- influential, major
- similar words:
- big, prestigious, principal, respected, worthy
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| related words: |
grand, grave, great, key, prime, valuable |
| derivation: |
importantly (adv.) |
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