Importantly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Importantly is an adverb meaning (sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance.
Meaning
(sentence adverb) Used to mark a statement as having importance.
More Meanings
- In an important manner.
Example Sentences
More importantly and closer to life, slangs help build an instant intimacy and informality.
Even sitting in a restaurant, the person on a cell phone seems importantly busy and on the move.
Importantly, apprenticeships provide an alternate route into employment, giving people from all backgrounds the chance to build in-demand skills and a career for life.
These potentially ground-breaking discoveries need to be tempered by the knowledge that very high doses - the equivalent of 100-plus bottles of red wine daily - were given to mice. Importantly, after resveratrol is absorbed into the blood, it is broken down quickly and may have limited effect in humans.
Synonyms for importantly
Depending on context, synonyms include significantly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include significantly, importance, significant, important, crucially, principally.
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