Important Definition & Meaning

important
adjective
  1. of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day"
  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"
  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"
  4. having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"
  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"

Synonyms for important

alpha adj

first in order of importance; "the alpha male in the group of chimpanzees

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authoritative adj

having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official

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big adv

extremely well; "his performance went over big" in a boastful manner; "he talked big all evening" on a grand scale

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cardinal adj

serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem

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central adj

serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem

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consequential adj

having important issues or results; "the year's only really consequential legislation"; "an eventful decision"

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copernican adj

of radical or major importance; "a Copernican revolution in modern art" according to Copernicus

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critical adj

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

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crucial adj

of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election

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decisive adj

determining or having the power to determine an outcome; "cast the decisive vote

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"Important" in song lyrics

See how important is used in real songs:

  • "Sportin 501's the crease was important"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) f/ Equipto — Eye's of a Child
  • "Problems resolve them, there not that important"
    Benzino f/ Black Rob — Any Questions
  • "So before you scrutinise how I feel ask God if those polls important"
    Big Sean f/ Kendrick Lamar, Royce Da 5'9" — 100

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Frequently asked questions

What does important mean?
of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day" important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant" of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career"; "a crucial election"; "a crucial issue for women" having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official
What part of speech is important?
Important is an adjective.
How many definitions does important have?
Important has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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