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The phrase "all important" is an adjective that means something is of the greatest importance or significance. When you describe something as "all important," you are saying that it is crucial and cannot be overlooked.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "all important" before a noun to emphasize its significance.
• It’s often used in contexts where making a decision or understanding something is critical.

Example:

• "In a business meeting, the all-important topic of budget cuts was discussed." (This means that the topic of budget cuts was very important in that meeting.)

Advanced Usage:

• You might find "all important" in discussions about various subjects such as politics, health, or education, where certain issues need to be prioritized.

Word Variants:

• All-important: This is the most common form.
• All-importance: This noun form refers to the quality of being extremely important.

Different Meaning:

While "all important" typically refers to something of great significance, it can also imply that other things may be less important in comparison.

Synonyms:

• Crucial
• Vital
• Essential
• Paramount
• Significant

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs that specifically include "all important," but you might encounter phrases like: - "Of utmost importance" (which means the same thing). - "Make or break" (meaning something is critical to success or failure).

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Adjective

1. of the greatest importance
   • the all-important subject of disarmament
   • crucial information
   • in chess cool nerves are of the essence

Synonyms

• all-important
• all important
• crucial
• essential
• of the essence