US /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/ UK /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li/
adv Freq #5962

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    Used to point out that what follows matters a lot.

    Importantly, the new rule will protect younger students.

  2. 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

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