important

Meaning

Of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

Having great significance or value.

Example Sentences

Important steps must be taken to address pollution.

It is important to stay hydrated during summer.

Example Expressions

important role

Synonyms

essential, significant, vital, crucial, meaningful

Entry 1

essential, significant

Entry 2

significant, vital, crucial, essential, meaningful

Antonyms

insignificant, minor, unimportant, trivial

Entry 1

insignificant, minor

Entry 2

unimportant, trivial, minor

Collocations

important decision, important role, important factor, important issue