Meaning & use
most importantly
Used to introduce the single most significant point among several, especially at the end of a list.
See it in a sentence
The plan is affordable, efficient, and, most importantly, easy for everyone to understand.
Most importantly, remember to save a backup copy of your work before you close the file.
A note on using this word
Most importantly typically signals the writer's final and strongest point, so it works well as a transition near the end of a paragraph or list.
Words with a similar meaning
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