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import

[im-pawrt, -pohrt, im-pawrt, -pohrt] / ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt /
NOUN
meaning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
construction
STRONG
acceptation bearing drift gist heart implication intention interpretation meat message point purport score sense significance signification stuff thrust understanding
WEAK
bottom line intendment name of the game nature of beast nuts and bolts punch line significancy
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
insignificance
NOUN
significance, weight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
value worth
STRONG
consequence design emphasis importance intent magnitude moment momentousness object objective pith purpose signification stress substance weightiness
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance unimportance

Example Sentences

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The UK has to import around half of what it uses from abroad, and demand is very high globally.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Europe could import more Chinese solar technology to build more solar power plants.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

To prevent shortages, Hungary has been forced to release fuel reserves and import non-Russian oil through an alternative pipeline from Croatia.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The origins of gladiatorial combat are unknown, though it was generally agreed by the Romans that it had been a foreign import.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s of no worldly import, but it is a matter of honor for me.”

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

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