important

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important is part of the Basic English 850.

This word was selected as the Word of the Day for 22-04-2006.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words

[change] Pronunciation

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Positive important

Comparative more important

Superlative most important

1. Main or primary.

   That is an important point.

[change] Synonyms

• central
• core
• critical
• main
• major
• pithy
• primary
• prime
• principal

[change] Antonyms

• minor
• non-core
• non-critical
• secondary
• unimportant

[change] Related words

• importance
• importantly
• unimportant