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important

important

Meaning of important

often

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A1very often

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British English/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/
American English/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
Russian transcription[ˈvaʐnɨj]
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important with Russian translation

important usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Важно посещать лекции, так как они часто объясняют темы для экзамена.

It is important to attend lectures, because they often explain exam topics.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Важная часть учёбы — это делать конспекты, которые студенты часто просматривают перед экзаменами.

An important part of studying is taking notes, and students often review them before exams.

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important belongs to the topic "School and University, Business Email". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

importantважный
childребёнок
guestгость
greetingприветствие
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа

important synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between important / key / pivotal / significant / necessary / essential

🇬🇧English

Suggests centrality or being an essential factor

B1Very Often

Attendance is a key part of the course.

P
🇬🇧English
pivotal

Indicates something is central or decisive to a process or outcome

C1Often

Her research played a pivotal role in the study.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes measurable or notable impact or change

B2Often

There was a significant improvement in her grades.

🇬🇧English

Means required or indispensable for a purpose, not just important

A2Very Often

A textbook is necessary for this class.

🇬🇧English

Stresses that something is indispensable or fundamental

B1Often

Good time management is essential for students.

🇬🇧English

Implies decisive importance for an outcome

B2Often

Her support was crucial to the project’s success.

🇬🇧English

Refers to large-scale importance or prominence

B1Often

This is a major assignment for the course.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes considerable size, amount, or importance

B2Often

There was a substantial increase in enrolment.

N
🇬🇧English
notable

Means worthy of attention or remark; noteworthy

B2Often

She made a notable improvement this term.

M
🇬🇧English
meaningful

Focuses on purpose, relevance or depth of meaning

B2Often

He found the discussion very meaningful.

C
🇬🇧English
consequential

Emphasizes that something produces important consequences

C1Rarely

A consequential error affected the exam results.

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How to pronounce important and what this word means

important means important. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce important

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/

important translation

important

important examples

It is important to attend lectures, because they often explain exam topics.

important transcription

/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/, /ɪmˈpɔrtənt/

Questions about this word

important meaning: what does it mean?

often

important pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

important is pronounced as /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

important definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It is important to attend lectures, because they often explain exam topics. Translation: Важно посещать лекции, так как они часто объясняют темы для экзамена.

Is important part of Business Email vocabulary?

Yes, important can be learned in the Business Email topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is important part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, important can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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