- the quality of being important
- She stressed the importance of careful preparation.
- to emphasize/highlight the importance of something
- He understands the importance of getting the details right.
- They attach great importance to the project.
- the relative importance of the two ideas
- of importance (to somebody) It's a matter of the utmost importance to me.
- to be of paramount/vital importance
- State your reasons in order of importance.
- He was very aware of his own importance (= of his status).
Extra Examples- Don't underestimate the importance of good presentation.
- Education takes on an added importance at a time of economic uncertainty.
- It is of the utmost importance that you arrive on time.
- No one can seriously question the political importance of the environment.
- She was inclined to downplay the importance of her own role in the affair.
- The manual stresses the importance of regular maintenance.
- The overseas markets have now declined in importance.
- The railways were of crucial importance in opening up the American West.
- The town's importance lies in the richness and quality of its architecture.
- These finds have considerable archaeological importance.
- This information is of the first importance.
- He placed such great importance on cleanliness.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- cardinal
- central
- considerable
- …
- have
- assume
- take on
- …
- lie in something
- of… importance
- importance for
- importance to
- …
- in order of importance
- a matter of grave importance
- a matter of great importance
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Word Originearly 16th cent.: from French, from medieval Latin importantia, from important- ‘being of consequence’, from the verb importare ‘bring in’ (in medieval Latin ‘imply, mean, be of consequence’), from in- ‘in’ + portare ‘carry’.Want to learn more?
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