importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /

NOUN

significance, weight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention concern consequence effect emphasis gravity influence interest priority relevance sense seriousness usefulness value

STRONG

accent bearing caliber denotation distinction drift force gist import materiality moment momentousness notability paramountcy point precedence preponderance purport signification standing stress substance tenor weightiness

WEAK

concernment preponderancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement disadvantage disinterest insignificance origin source start unimportance

STRONG

inferiority

NOUN

prominence, standing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence influence status usefulness

STRONG

conspicuousness distinction eminence esteem fame greatness mark notability note rank reputation salience worth

WEAK

lionization noteworthiness

Antonyms

STRONG

insignificance unimportance

Example Sentences

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Mahan pushed back on the importance of collecting gas tax revenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Since then he and I have settled into an unstated pact to ask and tell each other absolutely nothing of importance, and that is why, bizarrely, Theo is what would count as my closest friend.

From Literature

Responding to pressure from the U.S., some European and Asian governments suggested that they understood the importance of the strait and were considering how to get ships moving again.

From The Wall Street Journal

The volatility further underlined the importance of ensuring safe passage for tankers through the vital transport route.

From Barron's

He added: "We believe this is a matter of great importance that threatens to undermine public trust in our ability as politicians to deliver on their priorities."

From BBC

importance

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