Collocations for importance - noun
ADJ.
cardinal, central, considerable, critical, crucial,
enormous, especial, extreme, fundamental, great, high,
enormous, especial, extreme, fundamental, great, high,
immense, key, major, outstanding, overriding,
overwhelming, paramount, particular, primary, prime,
overwhelming, paramount, particular, primary, prime,
profound, real, special, supreme, tremendous, vital | first, greatest, highest, utmost
This information is of the first importance. | It is of the utmost importance that you arrive on time.
This information is of the first importance. | It is of the utmost importance that you arrive on time.
growing, increasing | declining
the declining importance of manufacturing industry
the declining importance of manufacturing industry
lesser, limited, marginal, minor, secondary | direct | general | added | immediate | continued/continuing, lasting | equal | relative | intrinsic | obvious | perceived
differences in the perceived importance of the different subjects in the curriculum
differences in the perceived importance of the different subjects in the curriculum
potential | public | international, national | practical | theoretical | symbolic
the symbolic importance of iron in German culture
the symbolic importance of iron in German culture
archaeological, commercial, constitutional, cultural, ecological, economic, environmental, historical, legal, military, political, social, strategic
VERB + IMPORTANCE
have
These finds have considerable archaeological importance.
These finds have considerable archaeological importance.
assume, take on
Childcare schemes take on an added importance at a time of national recession.
Childcare schemes take on an added importance at a time of national recession.
grow in, increase in, rise in | decline in, diminish in, fall in
The overseas markets have now declined in importance.
The overseas markets have now declined in importance.
attach, give sth, place
To what objectives do you attach most importance? | the importance placed on cleanliness
To what objectives do you attach most importance? | the importance placed on cleanliness
accept, acknowledge, appreciate, be aware of, grasp, realize, recognize, see, understand
People were aware of the importance of working with nature.
People were aware of the importance of working with nature.
demonstrate, illustrate, indicate, point to, reflect, show, suggest
Figure 2.2 shows the relative importance of the different service industries.
Figure 2.2 shows the relative importance of the different service industries.
assert | deny | confirm | draw attention to, emphasize, highlight, point up, promote, stress, underline
The manual stresses the importance of regular maintenance.
The manual stresses the importance of regular maintenance.
diminish, downplay, minimize, play down, underplay
She was inclined to play down the importance of her own role in the affair.
She was inclined to play down the importance of her own role in the affair.
exaggerate, overestimate | underestimate, undervalue
Don''t underestimate the importance of neat presentation.
Don''t underestimate the importance of neat presentation.
increase | reduce | consider, discuss | explain | cast/throw doubt on, doubt, question
No one can seriously question the political importance of the environment.
No one can seriously question the political importance of the environment.
forget, ignore, overlook
IMPORTANCE + VERB
arise from sth, lie in sth
The town''s importance lies in the richness and quality of its architecture.
The town''s importance lies in the richness and quality of its architecture.
depend on sth
PREP.
of … ~
The railways were of crucial importance in opening up the American West.
The railways were of crucial importance in opening up the American West.
~ for
an area of enormous importance for wildlife
an area of enormous importance for wildlife
~ to
the importance to the country of a healthy economy
the importance to the country of a healthy economy
PHRASES
in order of importance
Deal with the issues in order of importance.
Deal with the issues in order of importance.
a matter of importance