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important

важный

Meaning of important

often

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EN-UK/ɪmˈpɔːtənt/
EN-US/ɪmˈpɔrtənt/
RU[ˈvaʐnɨj]
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important with Russian translation

important usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

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

Важно посещать лекции, так как они часто объясняют темы для экзамена.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

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

Важная часть учёбы — это делать конспекты, которые студенты часто просматривают перед экзаменами.

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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.

important
важный
student
exam
homework
answer questions
ask questions
desk

important synonyms

Related words worth learning together

important
общее, базовое значение 'важный'
key
подчёркивает центральную или решающую роль — «ключевой»
pivotal
обозначает центральную, поворотную роль — «поворотный, ключевой»
significant
подчёркивает заметность или измеримую разницу — «значительный»
necessary
означает требуемое, обязательное — «необходимый»
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🇬🇧en

общее, базовое значение 'важный'

A1Very Often

It's important to finish your homework.

🇬🇧en

подчёркивает центральную или решающую роль — «ключевой»

B1Very Often

Attendance is a key part of the course.

P
🇬🇧en
pivotal

обозначает центральную, поворотную роль — «поворотный, ключевой»

C1Often

Her research played a pivotal role in the study.

🇬🇧en

подчёркивает заметность или измеримую разницу — «значительный»

B2Often

There was a significant improvement in her grades.

🇬🇧en

означает требуемое, обязательное — «необходимый»

A2Very Often

A textbook is necessary for this class.

🇬🇧en

сильнее, чем просто важный — «необходимый/существенный»

B1Often

Good time management is essential for students.

🇬🇧en

означает решающий, критический по влиянию — «решающий»

B2Often

Her support was crucial to the project’s success.

🇬🇧en

указывает на большой масштаб или важность — «значительный/крупный»

B1Often

This is a major assignment for the course.

🇬🇧en

подчёркивает значительную степень или количество — «существенный»

B2Often

There was a substantial increase in enrolment.

N
🇬🇧en
notable

подчёркивает, что что-то заслуживает внимания — «заметный, достойный внимания»

B2Often

She made a notable improvement this term.

meaningful
🇬🇧en

подчёркивает наличие смысла или значения — «значимый, имеющий смысл»

B2Often

He found the discussion very meaningful.

C
🇬🇧en
consequential

подчёркивает наличие последствий — «влекущий последствия, существенный»

C1Rarely

A consequential error affected the exam results.

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What does important mean?

often

How do you pronounce important?

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

How is important 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?

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

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