importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /

NOUN

significance, weight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention concern consequence effect emphasis gravity influence interest priority relevance sense seriousness usefulness value

STRONG

accent bearing caliber denotation distinction drift force gist import materiality moment momentousness notability paramountcy point precedence preponderance purport signification standing stress substance tenor weightiness

WEAK

concernment preponderancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement disadvantage disinterest insignificance origin source start unimportance

STRONG

inferiority

NOUN

prominence, standing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence influence status usefulness

STRONG

conspicuousness distinction eminence esteem fame greatness mark notability note rank reputation salience worth

WEAK

lionization noteworthiness

Antonyms

STRONG

insignificance unimportance

Example Sentences

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The RVC said the study highlighted the importance of owners thoroughly exploring the characteristics of any breed - purebred or crossbred - before getting a dog.

From BBC

But Roberts stressed the importance of still carrying relievers who can throw multiple innings as the starters continue to build up early in the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Father, I knew, put an almost religious importance on education.

From Literature

Grace and Eva are practically the only characters who matter in the movie, although a third one achieves equal importance despite the handicap of not having a face.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The importance is profound. It’s the most popular open-source project in the history of humanity,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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