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importantly

//ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li//

Adverb

A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

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Forms

Comparative
more importantly
Superlative
most importantly

Definitions

  1. 1.Used to mark a statement as having importance.

    • More importantly and closer to life, slangs help build an instant intimacy and informality.
    • Importantly, apprenticeships provide an alternate route into employment, giving people from all backgrounds the chance to build in-demand skills and a career for life.
  2. 2.In an important manner.

    • Even sitting in a restaurant, the person on a cell phone seems importantly busy and on the move.

Frequency

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Rare· #4027

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Everyday conversation
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General reading & writing
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Academic
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Literature
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English important

Middle English -ly

English -ly

English importantly

From important + -ly.

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