ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Important

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Important is an adjective meaning having great value, influence, or effect.

Meaning

having great value, influence, or effect.

Example Sentences

Trust is important in a team.
The study produced significant results.

Synonyms for important

Depending on context, synonyms include significant, essential, crucial, critical.

Antonyms for important

Common opposites include minor, unimportant.

Better Words for Important

Stronger

crucial

Formal

significant

Academic

substantial

Business

critical or essential

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