important
adjective OPAL WOPAL S
/ɪmˈpɔːtnt/
/ɪmˈpɔːrtnt/
- having a great effect on people or things; of great value
- an important issue/question/point/factor
- We have an important decision to make.
- Money played an important role in his life.
- Listening is an important part of the job.
- one of the most important collections of American art
- The important thing is to keep trying.
- important to somebody/something The centre is extremely important to many local people.
- Banks are vitally important to the economy.
- important for somebody/something Many chemicals are important for our health.
- it is important to do something It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- It is important to note that total government funding has increased.
- It's important to remember that our figures are averages only.
- it is important that… It is important that he attend every day.
- (British English) It is important that he should attend every day.
- it is important to somebody that… It's very important to me that you be there.
- (British English) It's very important to me that you should be there.
- it is important for somebody/something to do something It is important for him to attend every day.
Language Bank emphasisemphasisHighlighting an important point- This case emphasizes/highlights the importance of honest communication between managers and employees.
- Effective communication skills are essential/crucial/vital.
- It should be noted that this study considers only verbal communication. Non-verbal communication is not dealt with here.
- It is important to remember that/An important point to remember is that non-verbal communication plays a key role in getting your message across.
- Communication is not only about the words you use but also your body language and, especially/above all, the effectiveness with which you listen.
- I would like to draw attention to the role of listening in effective communication.
- Choose your words carefully: in particular, avoid confusing and ambiguous language.
- Finally, and perhaps most importantly, you must learn to listen as well as to speak.
Extra Examples- I have an important announcement to make.
- Several factors make this painting uniquely important.
- historically important buildings
- Many disabled people do now hold important jobs in industry.
- Someone left a message for you—it sounded important.
- These ideas are considered enormously important.
- These two factors are equally important.
- This is most important: you must deliver the letter to Johnson himself.
- Spending time with my children is important to me.
- It's important for you to understand this.
- The work of the intelligence services was crucially important to victory in the war.
- The media are important in forming public perceptions.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- sound
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- for
- to
- (of a person) having great influence or authority
- an important member of the team
- He likes to feel important.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- seem
- sound
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- for
- to
Word Originlate Middle English: from medieval Latin important- ‘being of consequence’, from the verb importare ‘bring in’ (in medieval Latin ‘imply, mean, be of consequence’), from in- ‘in’ + portare ‘carry’.