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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

When in Germany, the King had spoken about the importance of supporting Ukraine, so there will be interest in whether he might raise the subject again, against a background of talks about ending the war.

From BBC

She talked about the importance to her of measures to try to address the cost of living, and they were there in her Budget last week.

From BBC

One shows the Princess of Wales sharing her relief at having finished chemotherapy treatment, and reflecting on the importance "of simply loving and being loved".

From BBC

With the November nonfarm payrolls report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics delayed until Dec. 16, the numbers could take on added importance for Wall Street.

From Barron's

The theater’s importance as a locus of intelligent inquiry and intellectual ferment—not momentous, alas—owes a great debt to his influence.

From The Wall Street Journal

importance

Example Sentences

Related Words