important
♦♦♦ im|por|tant /ɪmp'ɔːrtənt/
1 [ADJ] oft ADJ to n, it v-link ADJ to-inf/that
Something that is important is very significant, is highly valued, or is necessary.
The planned general strike represents an important economic challenge to the government...
It's important to answer her questions as honestly as you can...
It was important that he rest.
● importantly [ADV]
I was hungry, and, more importantly, my children were hungry.
2 [ADJ]
Someone who is important has influence or power within a society or a particular group.
...an important figure in the media world.
1 [ADJ] oft ADJ to n, it v-link ADJ to-inf/that
Something that is important is very significant, is highly valued, or is necessary.
The planned general strike represents an important economic challenge to the government...
It's important to answer her questions as honestly as you can...
It was important that he rest.
● importantly [ADV]
I was hungry, and, more importantly, my children were hungry.
2 [ADJ]
Someone who is important has influence or power within a society or a particular group.
...an important figure in the media world.