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importantly

im·por·tant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-pawr-tnt]
    • /ɪmˈpɔr tnt/
    • /ɪmˈpɔː.tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-pawr-tnt]
    • /ɪmˈpɔr tnt/

Definitions of importantly word

  • adjective importantly of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history. 1
  • adjective importantly mattering much (usually followed by to): details important to a fair decision. 1
  • adjective importantly entitled to more than ordinary consideration or notice: an important exception. 1
  • adjective importantly prominent or large: He played an important part in national politics. 1
  • adjective importantly of considerable influence or authority, as a person or position: an important scientist. 1
  • adjective importantly having social position or distinction, as a person or family: important guests. 1

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Origin of importantly

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Medieval Latin important- (stem of importāns present participle of importāre to be of consequence, weigh, Latin: to carry in, import), equivalent to im- im-1 + port- port5 + -ant- -ant; see import

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Parts of speech for Importantly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

importantly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

importantly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for importantly

adv importantly

  • particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
  • chiefly — You use chiefly to indicate that a particular reason, emotion, method, or feature is the main or most important one.
  • mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
  • largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
  • generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.

adverb importantly

  • seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
  • crucially — involving an extremely important decision or result; decisive; critical: a crucial experiment.
  • critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
  • relevantly — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
  • eminently — To a notable degree ; very.

Antonyms for importantly

adv importantly

  • secondarily — next after the first in order, place, time, etc.
  • trivially — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
  • doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
  • superficially — being at, on, or near the surface: a superficial wound.
  • apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.

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