importance noun
ADJECTIVES
great, enormous, tremendous, immense, high, overwhelming, considerable
・The decision was of great importance to the company's future.
・Effective communication is of paramount importance in a team project.
fundamental, primary, prime, cardinal, central, essential
・Learning to read is of fundamental importance for a child's education.
particular, special, especial
・Safety regulations are enforced with special importance in hazardous workplaces.
critical, grave • real • key • profound • supreme, extreme
・Safety measures are of critical importance in this industry.
utmost, greatest, highest, first, overriding
・Environmental conservation is of utmost importance for our planet's survival.
outstanding, exceptional
・The discovery of a new cure for the disease is of outstanding importance.
growing, increasing • declining, decreasing
・As technology advances, the growing importance of artificial intelligence is reshaping various industries.
lesser, limited, marginal, minor, secondary • no
・The broken window was of no importance to the police.
・In decision-making, ethical considerations should be of primary importance, with personal preferences of secondary importance.
continued/continuing, lasting, enduring • long-term
・Financial stability holds enduring importance for many individuals.
direct • immediate • intrinsic
・Safety measures have direct importance in preventing accidents.
general • public
・Access to education is a topic of public importance.
equal • relative • added
・In a democracy, every citizen's vote carries equal importance.
obvious • perceived • proven • potential
・Clear communication is of obvious importance in a business meeting.
practical • theoretical • symbolic • strategic
・Learning basic first aid has practical importance in emergency situations.
national, international, global
・Environmental conservation has global importance in addressing climate change.
moral, ethical • emotional
・Acts of charity often have profound moral importance.
political, social, cultural, environmental, economic, commercial, archaeological, historical, legal, military, constitutional, ecological
・It's essential to recognize the cultural importance of traditional ceremonies.
VERBS
have, hold
・In a job interview, your body language can have great importance in making a good impression.
assume, take on
・In a time of crisis, clear communication takes on special importance to keep the public informed.
grow in, increase in, rise in
・In today's digital age, cybersecurity is growing in importance to protect sensitive information
decline in, diminish in, fall in
・Traditional craftsmanship has declined in importance as mass production has taken over.
attach, give sth, place
・The educational system places great importance on critical thinking skills.
accept, acknowledge, appreciate, be aware of, grasp, realize, recognize, see, understand
・In this organization, they acknowledge the importance of employee well-being.
demonstrate, illustrate, indicate, point to, reflect, show, suggest
・His prompt response to the emergency situation indicated the importance of swift action.
emphasize, highlight, stress, underline, underscore, point up, promote, draw attention to
・Family gatherings underscore the importance of bonding and togetherness.
diminish, minimize, play down, downplay, underplay
・Some people tend to minimize the importance of a balanced diet in their daily lives.
exaggerate, overestimate, overstate • underestimate, undervalue
・In relationships, it's important not to exaggerate the importance of small disagreements.
increase • reduce
・The global pandemic has increased the importance of healthcare preparedness.
assert • deny • confirm
・It's hard to deny the importance of education in one's life.
consider, discuss • explain
・Political leaders frequently discuss the strategic importance of international alliances.
question, doubt, cast/throw doubt on
・We should always question the importance of societal beauty standards.
forget, ignore, overlook
・The importance of a healthy diet for maintaining good health cannot be ignored.
focus on
・The conference focused on the importance of technology in modern education.
IMPORTANCE + VERB
arise from sth, lie in sth
・The importance of this project lies in its potential to improve our community.
depend on sth
・The economic importance of a business strategy depends on market conditions.
PREPOSITIONS
of
・the importance of technology
・The importance of good health cannot be overstated.
・Teamwork is of paramount importance in achieving common goals.
to
・the importance of honesty to a relationship
・Understanding the importance of exercise to health is clear.
・Education is of great importance to my future career prospects.
for
・Clean air is of paramount importance for human health.
PHRASES
in order of importance
・When organizing tasks, it's crucial to prioritize them in order of importance.
a matter of importance
・Addressing climate change is a matter of importance for the future of our planet.