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Words that go with “important”.
Important describes significance. These combinations help specify what matters and why.
Meaning & synonyms of important →
an important decision
A choice with meaningful consequences.
Choosing where to live is an important decision.
an important role
A significant function or contribution.
Volunteers play an important role in the festival.
an important factor
Something that substantially influences a result.
Travel time was an important factor in our choice.
an important distinction
A difference worth recognising.
There is an important distinction between a guess and an estimate.
an important milestone
A significant point in progress.
Finishing the first draft was an important milestone.
an important question
A question whose answer matters.
The discussion raised an important question about access.
These are useful starting points, not a complete list. Other combinations may work depending on the meaning and context.
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