important
gb/ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/ us/ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
A2
英語
~ 300
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Having great significance or value
Having a lot of meaning, value, or effect.
用法パターン：
[something] is important for/to [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'important' with 'interesting'; 'important' means significant or necessary, not just enjoyable or engaging.
類義語
significant (Often used in more formal or academic contexts to stress notable impact or meaning.)
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essential (Stronger than 'important', suggesting something is absolutely necessary.)
対義語
unimportant (Direct opposite, meaning lacking significance or value.)
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trivial (Suggests something is small and not worth much attention.)
コロケーション
important decision
|important role
|important meeting
|important information
|important factor
テーマ
daily life
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- It’s important to get enough sleep before the exam.
- Family is the most important thing in my life.
- The report contains important information for investors.
- Honesty is important in any relationship.
- It’s important to follow the safety rules.
学習者向け例文
- Sleep is important for your health.
- Water is important for life.
- It is important to eat breakfast.
- Friends are important to me.
- Reading is important for learning.
adjective
B1
property
2
Having high status or influence
Having a lot of power or influence because of your job or position.
用法パターン：
[someone] is an important [role/position]
よくある間違い：
Some learners overuse 'big' instead of 'important' when talking about social status; 'big' can sound informal or vague.
類義語
influential (Focuses on the ability to affect others' decisions or opinions.)
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prominent (Stresses being well-known and noticeable in a field or society.)
対義語
insignificant (Describes someone with little or no influence.)
コロケーション
important leader
|important figure
|important official
テーマ
society
|business
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
例文
- She is an important figure in the art world.
- The president met with several important business leaders.
- He became an important member of the team after the merger.
学習者向け例文
- My uncle is an important man in the town.
- She is an important teacher at our school.
- The mayor is an important person in the city.
文法
辞書形
important
IPA
GB/ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
US/ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
音節・強勢
im - port - ant （3音節）
Stress on 2nd syllable (port)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: important
関連語
Core family
importance
noun B1
importantly
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unimportant
adjective B1
表現
more important than ever
1/mˈɔɹ ɪmpˈɔɹtənt ðən ˈɛvɚ/
fixed phrase
Greater significance now than before
Used when something matters more now than it did before.
例文
- Good communication is more important than ever in remote teams.
- Protecting the environment is more important than ever.
the most important thing
1/ðə mˈoʊst ɪmpˈɔɹtənt θˈɪŋ/
fixed phrase
The top priority or key point
Used to say what matters most in a situation.
例文
- The most important thing is to stay calm.
- The most important thing is that you tried your best.
what's important is
1/wˈʌts ɪmpˈɔɹtənt ˈɪz/
fixed phrase
The main point or priority
Used to say what really matters in a situation.
例文
- What's important is that everyone is safe.
- What's important is how you handle the problem.