Synonyms for

Important

Verb / ˌɪˈmpɔ:rtʌnt / Another word for important — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Something that is important is very significant or has a lot of value or worth.

Synonyms & similar words

crucial authoritative unimportant ofimport insignificant significant noncrucial significant crucial vital critical essential meaningful valuable worthwhile paramount key noteworthy serious substantial weighty momentous profound far-reaching decisive influential pertinent

Synonyms by register

Formal

significant crucial essential vital paramount

Informal

big major key huge

Literary

momentous weighty consequential

Antonyms

unimportant trivial minor insignificant frivolous negligible secondary

Common collocations

  • very important
  • most important
  • important to
  • important factor
  • important part
  • important information
  • important decision
  • important issue

Word family

noun importance
adverb importantly

Usage note

While 'important' is a very common word, avoid overusing it in formal writing. Consider more specific synonyms like 'crucial' or 'significant' when appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. It is important to brush your teeth every day.
  2. It is important to be kind to others.
  3. It is important to listen to your teacher.
  4. It is important to eat healthy foods.
  5. It is important to follow the rules.

Quotes

  • The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in. - Morrie Schwartz
  • The important thing is not to stop questioning. - Albert Einstein
  • The important thing is to not stop questioning. - Curious George

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