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important

/ɪmˈpɔːtnt/

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What does important mean?

important means: Having great significance, value, or influence; worthy of special attention.

How do you pronounce important?

important: /ɪmˈpɔːtnt/

How is important used in a sentence?

It is important to get enough sleep every night.

Having great significance, value, or influence; worthy of special attention.

It is important to get enough sleep every night.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'importare' (to carry, bring in) via Old French 'important', originally meaning 'significant' from the 15th century.