important

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: im-por-tant (3)

English Definition

Of great significance or value.

Example Sentence

It is important to study for exams.

US IPA /ɪmˈpɔːr.tənt/

UK IPA /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/

significant crucial essential vital key

unimportant trivial insignificant