importantly

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ UK /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/ See IPA manual

Freq #5962

Meanings

1

adv
Used to point out that what follows matters a lot.

Importantly, the new rule will protect younger students.
2

adv
In a way that has a strong effect or matters a great deal.

Their advice shaped the project importantly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · used to point out that what... significantly

Word family

Related forms self-importantly

Etymology

From important + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities

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