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noun

Definition of importnext
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important I can't overemphasize the import of this examination on your future academic career

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as in content
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action didn't understand all the technical jargon, but got the general import of the speech

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verb

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as in to matter
to be of importance it imports little whether you like Grandma's gift; you should have graciously thanked her

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as in to mean
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind the word "freedom" can import different things to different people

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“Import.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/import. Accessed 3 Feb. 2023.

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