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Grammar : Adj
Spell : im-pawr-tnt
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɔr tnt



Definition of important

Origin :
  • mid-15c., from Middle French important and directly from Medieval Latin importantem (nominative importans), present participle of importare "be significant in," from Latin importare "bring in" (see import). Related: Importantly.
  • adj valuable, substantial
  • adj eminent, influential, outstanding
Example sentences :
  • What was quite as important, he seemed disposed to help him.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • It remained throughout these many changes an important center of commerce.
  • Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
  • Austin and I have the most important business to transact at Witherby, so he's driving me over.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • Prosperity and power—yes, they are important, and we must maintain them.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The most important tasks of a democracy are done by everyone.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • March 1st, he made an important speech in the House of Commons.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Between righteousness and morals the difference is important.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • Naturally by far the most important part of this was gesture.
  • Extract from : « The Dramatic Values in Plautus » by Wilton Wallace Blancke
  • Spoons for the mixing of the ingredients are also important.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 4 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
  • The temperature of the oven is important in baking potatoes.
  • Extract from : « Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 2 » by Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

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