Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Important”
Mattering a lot or having a strong effect on something.
Word Family of Important
What is the noun of important? — importance
What is the adjective of important? — important
What is the adverb of important? — importantly
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- Sleep is important for health and well-being. A2
- It is important to arrive on time for interviews. A1
- The conference revealed important findings about climate trends. B1
Word Form Patterns for Important
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: important → importantly.
Origin and Word Formation of Important
From Latin importare, meaning to bring in or be of consequence.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Important
Wrong: The results was important for analysis.
Correct: The results were important for analysis.
Results is plural, so it requires plural verb 'were,' not singular 'was.'
Wrong: Learn the language is important.
Correct: Learning the language is important.
Use gerund (learning) as the subject of the sentence, not the base verb.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Important
What are the word forms of “important”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “important”?
“important” is primarily a adj. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “important” come from?
From Latin importare, meaning to bring in or be of consequence.