Examples of “important” in a Sentence

adj Having real significance, value, or influence.

• It's important to double-check your work before submitting it.
• She played an important role in the negotiations.
• Sleep is important for children who are still growing.

adj Having or showing an inflated sense of one's own significance.

• He strutted around the office acting very important.
• She likes to feel important, so she always sits at the head of the table.
• Don't act so important just because you were given a name badge.