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Important

ɪmˈpɔrtnt
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
200 - 300
200 - 300
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Important -

Having great significance or value; of considerable importance

Voorbeeld: It is important to finish the project on time to meet the deadline.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic or professional settings
Opmerking: This is the most common meaning of 'important' and is used to emphasize the significance of something.

Having influence or power

Voorbeeld: As the CEO, she plays an important role in decision-making.
Gebruik: formalContext: business or organizational contexts
Opmerking: This meaning highlights the authority or impact a person or thing has in a specific situation.

Significant or noteworthy

Voorbeeld: It's important to remember to bring your passport when traveling abroad.
Gebruik: informalContext: everyday conversations
Opmerking: This meaning is commonly used in casual contexts to stress the significance of a particular action or item.

Synoniemen van Important

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Important

crucial

Crucial means extremely important or necessary for achieving a specific result.
Voorbeeld: Proper planning is crucial for the success of this project.
Opmerking: It emphasizes the critical nature of something and is often used in situations where failure is not an option.

vital

Vital means absolutely necessary or essential.
Voorbeeld: Regular exercise is vital for maintaining good health.
Opmerking: It stresses the importance of something for the overall well-being or success of a situation.

significant

Significant means important or notable in effect or meaning.
Voorbeeld: The new policy had a significant impact on our sales figures.
Opmerking: It highlights the noteworthy or meaningful aspect of something rather than just its general importance.

paramount

Paramount means more important than anything else; supreme.
Voorbeeld: Safety is paramount in any construction project.
Opmerking: It conveys the idea of utmost importance or priority, often used in contexts where nothing else can take precedence.

critical

Critical means of vital importance; crucial.
Voorbeeld: Timely decision-making is critical in emergency situations.
Opmerking: It suggests that the situation is at a critical juncture where the outcome depends on the importance of the action taken.

pivotal

Pivotal means of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Voorbeeld: The CEO's speech was pivotal in shaping the company's future direction.
Opmerking: It implies that the specific action or event is central or essential to the outcome or progress of a larger process or situation.

essential

Essential means absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Voorbeeld: Good communication skills are essential for effective teamwork.
Opmerking: It stresses the indispensable nature of something for a particular purpose or goal.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Important

key

In slang, 'key' is used to emphasize the importance or essential nature of something.
Voorbeeld: Attention to detail is key in this project.
Opmerking: The term 'key' is more informal and colloquial than 'important'.

major

When something is 'major', it is of significant importance or influence.
Voorbeeld: Getting enough rest is major for your overall health.
Opmerking: While 'important' can be general, 'major' implies a higher level of significance.

key player

A person who plays a crucial role or holds significant importance in a situation.
Voorbeeld: As the lead designer, Mary is a key player in the success of the project.
Opmerking: This term specifically refers to a person's importance, distinguishing it from the general term 'important'.

big deal

Something that is very important or significant.
Voorbeeld: Winning that award is a really big deal for her career.
Opmerking: While 'important' is a broad term, 'big deal' implies a sense of excitement or significant impact.

imperative

Expressing the urgent nature or necessity of something.
Voorbeeld: It's imperative that we meet the deadline for this project.
Opmerking: 'Imperative' conveys a sense of urgency beyond just importance.

hot topic

A subject that is currently of great interest or importance.
Voorbeeld: The issue of climate change is a hot topic in today's society.
Opmerking: 'Hot topic' refers to a subject that is widely discussed or debated, adding a layer of relevance to its importance.

Important - Voorbeelden

It is important to wear a mask during the pandemic.
The meeting with the CEO was an important event for the company.
The accident had important consequences for the victim's health.

Grammatica van Important

Important - Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective) / Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective)
Lemma: important
Vervoegingen
Bijvoeglijk naamwoord (Adjective): important
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
important bevat 3 lettergrepen: im • por • tant
Fonetische transcriptie: im-ˈpȯr-tᵊnt
im por tant , im ˈpȯr tᵊnt (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Important - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
important: 200 - 300 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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