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important

важный

Meaning of important

often

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EN-UK/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/
EN-US/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
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important with Russian translation

important usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

It is important to attend lectures, because they often explain exam topics.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

An important part of studying is taking notes, and students often review them before exams.

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important belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

importantpenting
studentmahasiswa
examujian
homeworkpekerjaan rumah
answer questionsmenjawab pertanyaan
ask questionsmengajukan pertanyaan
deskmeja kerja

important synonyms

Related words worth learning together

key
Suggests centrality or being an essential factor
pivotal
Indicates something is central or decisive to a process or outcome
significant
Emphasizes measurable or notable impact or change
necessary
Means required or indispensable for a purpose, not just important
essential
Stresses that something is indispensable or fundamental
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🇬🇧en

Suggests centrality or being an essential factor

B1Very Often

Attendance is a key part of the course.

P
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pivotal

Indicates something is central or decisive to a process or outcome

C1Often

Her research played a pivotal role in the study.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes measurable or notable impact or change

B2Often

There was a significant improvement in her grades.

🇬🇧en

Means required or indispensable for a purpose, not just important

A2Very Often

A textbook is necessary for this class.

🇬🇧en

Stresses that something is indispensable or fundamental

B1Often

Good time management is essential for students.

🇬🇧en

Implies decisive importance for an outcome

B2Often

Her support was crucial to the project’s success.

🇬🇧en

Refers to large-scale importance or prominence

B1Often

This is a major assignment for the course.

🇬🇧en

Emphasizes considerable size, amount, or importance

B2Often

There was a substantial increase in enrolment.

N
🇬🇧en
notable

Means worthy of attention or remark; noteworthy

B2Often

She made a notable improvement this term.

M
🇬🇧en
meaningful

Focuses on purpose, relevance or depth of meaning

B2Often

He found the discussion very meaningful.

C
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consequential

Emphasizes that something produces important consequences

C1Rarely

A consequential error affected the exam results.

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important meaning: what does it mean?

often

important pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

important is pronounced as /ɪmˈpɔːtənt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

important definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It is important to attend lectures, because they often explain exam topics. Translation: Важно посещать лекции, так как они часто объясняют темы для экзамена.

Is important part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, important (важный) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is important part of Study and Work vocabulary?

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