importantly
//ɪmˈpɔː.tənt.li//
Forms
- Comparative
- more importantly
- Superlative
- most importantly
Definitions
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.In an important manner.
- Even sitting in a restaurant, the person on a cell phone seems importantly busy and on the move.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4027
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Word family
Etymology
Etymology tree
English important
Middle English -ly
English -ly
English importantly
From important + -ly.