Meaning & Definition of Important in English
English⟶
Important
/ɪmpɔrtənt/
adjective
1. Of great significance or value
- "Important people"
- "The important questions of the day"
synonym:
- important,
- of import
2. Important in effect or meaning
- "A significant change in tax laws"
- "A significant change in the constitution"
- "A significant contribution"
- "Significant details"
- "Statistically significant"
synonym:
- significant,
- important
3. Of extreme importance
- Vital to the resolution of a crisis
- "A crucial moment in his career"
- "A crucial election"
- "A crucial issue for women"
synonym:
- crucial,
- important
4. Having authority or ascendancy or influence
- "An important official"
- "The captain's authoritative manner"
synonym:
- authoritative,
- important
5. Having or suggesting a consciousness of high position
- "Recited the decree with an important air"
- "Took long important strides in the direction of his office"
synonym:
- important
Examples of using
I think nothing is more important than friendship.
Tom made an important discovery.
The English articles are bread-and-butter important. For instance, if I ask my English friend to hold my bag for a while, and then ask to give it back by saying "Give me bag", he'll probably steal the bag of the man standing around because he didn't understand which bag was meant.