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import

[im-pawrt, -pohrt, im-pawrt, -pohrt] / ɪmˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt, ˈɪm pɔrt, -poʊrt /
NOUN
meaning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
construction
STRONG
acceptation bearing drift gist heart implication intention interpretation meat message point purport score sense significance signification stuff thrust understanding
WEAK
bottom line intendment name of the game nature of beast nuts and bolts punch line significancy
Antonyms
STRONG
exterior exteriority outside
WEAK
insignificance
NOUN
significance, weight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
value worth
STRONG
consequence design emphasis importance intent magnitude moment momentousness object objective pith purpose signification stress substance weightiness
Antonyms
STRONG
insignificance unimportance

Example Sentences

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In the longer term, the war will undoubtedly inspire countries that have to import energy to redouble efforts to wean themselves off fossil fuels.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Sushi chain Kura Sushi is going so far as to import robotic dishwashers from Japan for $15,000 each to ease the strain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Europe could import more Chinese solar technology to build more solar power plants.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

To prevent shortages, Hungary has been forced to release fuel reserves and import non-Russian oil through an alternative pipeline from Croatia.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

So it was still early in the evening when the discussion turned to matters of greater import.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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