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importance

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

It describes the weight a thing carries in a given context. It is often an objective measure of value (e.g., the importance of oxygen) or a subjective priority (e.g., the importance of family). When applied to people, it shifts from 'value' to 'status'. A person of importance isn't necessarily valuable in a moral sense, but possesses power, rank, or social visibility. Unlike 'significance', which often implies a deep meaning or a turning point, importance is more about utility and necessity. It is neutral in tone but leans positive when discussing virtues or goals.

💬Trò chuyện

🎬Tuesday afternoon; Sarah is on her third coffee while David is in a 'synergy' meeting.
David Smith

Can you touch base on the logo? I can't stress the importance of this enough.

David Smith
Sarah
Sarah

I'm swamped. Unless it's a fire, it can wait till tomorrow.

💡
David uses the corporate phrase 'touch base' to ask for an update and emphasizes the significance of the task using 'importance'. Sarah responds with 'swamped' (meaning overwhelmed with work) and 'unless it's a fire' (an idiom meaning unless it is an urgent emergency), reflecting her exhaustion and reluctance to take on more tasks.

Ý nghĩa

noun

The quality of being significant, valuable, or influential.

"The director emphasized the importance of teamwork in achieving the project goals."

noun

The state of having high status or power; prominence.

"He is a man of great importance within the diplomatic community."

Ví dụ

I don't think you grasp the importance of this deadline.

Listen, the importance of honesty is everything in a marriage!

You just don't see the importance of cleaning your room.

The importance of a good first impression is huge here.

I forget the importance of stretching until I'm actually sore.

She really overestimates her own importance in this office.

We should discuss the importance of a shared budget.

I understand the importance of getting this right the first time.

They fail to realize the importance of a backup plan.

The importance of this document cannot be overstated, trust me.

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