Be important: meaning, definitions and examples

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be important

 

[ ɪmˈpɔːrtnt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a sentence

To be important means to have significance, relevance, or a high level of value or impact.

Synonyms

crucial, essential, key, significant, vital

Examples of usage

  • It is important to always be honest with others.
  • Her opinion on the matter is very important to the team.
  • The safety of the passengers is the most important factor for the airline.
  • Being punctual is important in a professional setting.
  • Regular exercise is important for maintaining good health.
Context #2 | Noun

in a sentence

An important person or thing is someone or something of great significance or value.

Synonyms

crucial, essential, key, significant, vital

Examples of usage

  • She is an important figure in the field of medicine.
  • The meeting with the CEO is scheduled with an important client.
  • The discovery of the new species was a significant and important event.
  • His role in the project is crucial and important for its success.
  • The key to success in this business is building important relationships.

Translations

Translations of the word "be important" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ser importante

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण होना

🇩🇪 wichtig sein

🇮🇩 menjadi penting

🇺🇦 бути важливим

🇵🇱 być ważnym

🇯🇵 重要である (じゅうようである)

🇫🇷 être important

🇪🇸 ser importante

🇹🇷 önemli olmak

🇰🇷 중요하다 (중요한)

🇸🇦 أن تكون مهمًا

🇨🇿 být důležitý

🇸🇰 byť dôležitý

🇨🇳 重要的 (zhòngyào de)

🇸🇮 biti pomemben

🇮🇸 vera mikilvægt

🇰🇿 маңызды болу

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი იყო (mnishvnelovani ik'o)

🇦🇿 vacib olmaq

🇲🇽 ser importante

Word origin

The word 'important' originated from the Latin word 'importans', which means 'significant' or 'weighty'. The term has been used in the English language since the 15th century. Over time, 'important' has evolved to represent the value and impact of someone or something in various contexts, emphasizing their relevance and significance in different situations.