Importance
Noun
UK
/ɪmˈpɔː.təns/
US
/ɪmˈpɔːr.təns/
Definition
The state of being valuable or necessary.
Example
"She knows the importance of honesty."
"Good health has great importance in living a happy life."
"Teachers explain the importance of reading to improve language skills."
Explanation
Importance means how valuable or necessary something is. For example, she understands the importance of studying every day. When something has importance, it means it matters a lot, helps people in a good way, or makes a big difference in someone’s life or situation. People often talk about the importance of health, education, time, or kindness, things that make life better.