Meaning & use

most importantly

phrase·Academic

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

above allchiefly

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