Here you will learn 10 ways to say important in English. Learn how to say ‘important’ in other words. This will help you to expand your English vocabulary and achieve fluency in English.
Table of Contents
Harry
10 ways to say important in english
How to say important in other words
Share and help other students to improve English language skills.
Hi there, this is Harry and welcome back to my English learning podcast Speak Better English with Harry.
Here I try to help you to understand how to use English in your formal and informal conversations, and help you to boost your vocabulary, and improve your pronunciation.
In this episode, we’re going to look at some new words and phrases. I’m going to give you 10 ways to say ‘important’ in English.
Intermediate to Advanced English Marathon
INSANITY: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
‘Important’ obviously means something that can be urgent, or very necessary, or cannot wait, and things like that. Let’s take them one at a time and I’ll give you some work examples.
10 ways to say important in english
vital
Meaning: something that is really important
We can also use them together – it’s vital importance or it’s vitally important.
Examples:
It’s vital that you get the information back to the commander.
This report is vital, it’s really important to give it to the customer before tomorrow’s meeting.
crucial
Meaning: something important that will make the difference between success and failure
Vital and crucial have similar uses, but crucial means absolutely urgent, something that has to be said, something that has to be given, something that has to be resolved.
Examples:
It’s crucial that I contact him as soon as possible because there’s some information I need to give him.
The new drug was crucial to his speedy recovery.
In times of a pandemic, it’s crucial to understand how the virus is evolving.
Share and help other students to improve English language skills.
key
Meaning: something that is quite significant and important, something that will literally unlock the puzzle
Examples:
The police are looking for key witnesses who last saw the missing person.
A key part of our plans was to launch our new product before the festive season started.
This is the key message that you want to get across in your presentation, don’t worry about the other smaller points.
major
Meaning: something that is really important, something big
Examples:
This was a major account for us to win.
Due to the major roadworks on Bridge street, the traffic is backed up for a couple of kilometres.
fundamental
Meaning: something that is really really important because without it nothing will operate
Examples:
It’s a fundamental importance to this project that everybody understands where we are, and what we’re trying to achieve.
It’s fundamental that we give our customers the best experience possible.
book your trial English Lesson
10 ways to say important in english
at stake
Meaning: something that is at risk, something important that is likely to be lost
Examples:
There is a lot at stake. If I don’t get this new account, I won’t be able to pay my bills.
There is a lot at stake in this game. If we win, we have a chance to get to the play-offs.
a matter of life and death
Meaning: something major, something really really serious
Example:
It is a matter of life and death to develop a workable vaccine to put an end to this pandemic.
high on the list
Meaning: something high on the list of your priorities, something of major importance
Examples:
The agreement between the British and the European counterparts over Brexit was high on the list.
It’s high on the list for children what they’re going to get from Santa Claus.
10 ways to say important in english
to mean the world to someone
Meaning: (old-fashioned) something or somebody is of vital importance to you
Examples:
It will mean the world to her if you give her a call.
It will mean the world to your mother if you go and see her.
dear to someone’s heart
Meaning: (old-fashioned) something important that you cherish
Example:
Our childhood memories are very dear to our hearts.
So there are our 10 ways to say ‘important’ in English:
- vital
- crucial
- key
- major
- fundamental
- at stake
- a matter of life and death
- high on the list
- to mean the world to someone
- to be dear to someone’s heart
As always, if you want to contact me, you can do so on www.englishlessonviaskype.com
I’m very happy to take your comments.
I appreciate the time that you give me. Hope that you enjoyed it. Talk to you again soon.
improve english on a budget
Online English Courses from €7.99
More information
For more information on English grammar rules, English collocations and English idioms, check out the links below:
10 Ways to say STRANGE in English
13 English idioms about RELAXATION
Don’t forget to use free resources at learning English with the BBC.
You will love these English lessons
English Idioms Related to Habits
Here you will learn 8 English idioms related to habits with meanings and examples. Nip in the bud, old habits
How to ask for clarification in English?
Here you will learn how to ask for clarification in English and how to clarify your point or idea. Speak
14 English Collocations with Cooking
Here you will learn 14 English collocations with cooking. british council learn english These English phrases will help you talk