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Priority

Verb / praɪˈɔ:rʌti: / Another word for priority — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important.

Synonyms & similar words

posteriority antecedence antecedency anteriority precedence precedency precedence rank importance preeminence urgency primacy superiority supremacy dominance

Synonyms by register

Formal

precedence superiority prerequisite paramountcy

Informal

top dog main thing number one big deal

Literary

foremost chief

Antonyms

unimportance insignificance triviality secondary minor low priority

Common collocations

  • top priority
  • high priority
  • low priority
  • set priority
  • establish priority
  • priority list
  • priority one
  • priority status

Word family

noun priority
adjective prior

Usage note

Often used in the plural 'priorities' to refer to a set of important tasks or goals. Can sometimes be confused with 'prior' which means earlier in time.

Example sentences

  1. My mom always tells me that safety should be my first priority.
  2. The teacher had to decide which assignment had priority for the class.
  3. In an emergency, calling 911 should be your top priority.
  4. The student with the highest grades was given priority for the scholarship.
  5. The company's priority is to provide excellent customer service.

Quotes

  • "The most important thing is to be able to prioritize." - David Levithan
  • "You can do anything, but not everything." - David Allen
  • "If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got." - Lee Iacocca

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