IMPORTANT Synonyms

Definition

of great significance, value, or consequence

an important economic challenge to the government

Synonyms

significant

It is the first drug that seems to have a significant effect on this disease.

critical

The incident happened at a critical point in the campaign.

substantial

That is a very substantial improvement in the current situation.

grave

He says the situation in his country is very grave.

urgent

There is an urgent need for food and water.

serious

I regard this as a serious matter.

material

The company failed to disclose material information.

momentous

the momentous decision to send in the troops

weighty

Surely such weighty matters merit a higher level of debate?

of substance 

salient

She read the salient facts quickly.

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Opposites

Definition

of great significance, value, or consequence

Her sons are the most important thing in her life.

Synonyms

valued

a valued member of the team

loved  

prized

his most prized possession

dear

Mrs Cavendish is a dear friend of mine.

valuable

She was a valuable friend and an excellent teacher.

of interest 

treasured  

esteemed  

cherished  

of concern 

highly regarded 

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Definition

of social significance

an important figure in the media world

Synonyms

powerful

You're a powerful woman – people will listen to you.

leading

Britain's future as a leading industrial nation depends on investment.

prominent

a prominent member of the Law Society

dominant

The dominant animals lead the herd.

influential

one of the most influential books ever written

notable

the notable occultist, Madame Blavatsky

big-time (informal)  

high-ranking  

major league (informal)  

of note 

noteworthy

None of these buildings are noteworthy for their architecture.

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Definition

of great significance, value, or consequence

The important thing is that you rest.

Synonyms

main

My main concern now is to protect the children.

major

Exercise has a major part to play in maintaining your health.

chief

Financial stress is acknowledged as a chief reason for divorce.

The job went to one of his chief rivals.

head

I had the head man out from the gas company.

prime

Political stability is a prime concern.

central

a central part of government policy

necessary

Is your journey really necessary?

Please make all the necessary arrangements.

basic

shortages of even the most basic foodstuffs

essential

It is absolutely essential that we find this man quickly.

premier

the country's premier opera company

primary

the primary cause of the disease

vital

a blockade which could cut off vital oil and gas supplies

crucial (informal)

the most crucial election campaign in years

supreme

He proposes to make himself the supreme overlord.

principal

Their principal concern is that of winning the next election.

paramount

The welfare of the children must be of paramount importance.

foremost

He was one of the world's foremost scholars.

pre-eminent

He is the pre-eminent political figure in the country.

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