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im·por·tance

importance

pronunciation:
ihm por tns
part of speech: noun
definition 1: the state of being important; significance or consequence.
antonyms:
insignificance, unimportance
similar words:
account, consequence, emphasis, gravity, import, magnitude, moment, pith, significance, weight
definition 2: important standing; status.
He holds a position of importance.
similar words:
consequence, note, prestige