Meaning & use
important
Having great significance, value, or influence on people, events, or outcomes.
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It is important to save documents regularly in case the computer crashes.
She played an important role in negotiating the peace agreement.
A note on using this word
Important describes general significance, while crucial or vital suggests something essential that cannot be missing.
Words with a similar meaning
significantcrucial
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