1 ~ (to sb) having a great effect on people or things; of great value:
an important decision / factor * I have an important announcement to make. * Money played an important role in his life. * Listening is an important part of the job. * one of the most important collections of American art * It is important to follow the manufacturer's instructions. * It is important that he attend every day. * (BrE) It is important that he should attend every day. * It is important for him to attend every day. * It's very important to me that you should be there. * The important thing is to keep trying.
2 (of a person) having great influence or authority:
an important member of the team * He likes to feel important.
importantly adverb:
More importantly, can he be trusted? * She was sitting importantly behind a big desk.
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