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im-PORTNT/ɪmˈpɔːtnt/

Important means you must take it seriously — it matters. Sleep is important. This is an important day. It is stronger than “nice to have.” At A1 it helps you talk about priorities without advanced verbs such as matter or count.

Meaning

Something you must care about or take seriously.

Examples

• “Sleep is important.”
• “This is an important question.”

Good to know

important for + person. it is important to + verb.

Near in meaning

serious

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