The word “important” has been used frequently by students in DSE writing exams. However, if one word appears again and again in a passage, it would make your essay dull and boring. Let Wall Street English teach you 10 different expressions of “important”.
1. Paramount / …of paramount importance.
- Education must be seen as paramount. / Education is of paramount importance.
2. Essential
- Exercise forms an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
3. Vital
- Friendship plays a vital part in our lives.
4. Crucial
- Marketing plays a crucial role in contributing to the success of the new product.
5. Prime
- Increasing awareness is the prime objective of the company now.
6. Dominant
- She was a dominant figure in the Hong Kong film industry.
7. Fundamental
- His hard work is the fundamental cause of his success.
8. Cardinal
- The speaker mentioned the cardinal importance of education in his speech.
9. Salient
- The chairperson began to summarize the salient points of today’s meeting.
10. Overriding
- The overriding concern of the company is to find a new supplier.
Remember to use the above 10 expressions carefully as they are slightly different in their meanings.
