linker (emphasis) · neutral
Most importantly
UK/məʊst ɪmˈpɔːtntli/US/moʊst ɪmˈpɔːrtəntli/Most im·POR·tant·ly
Used to highlight the single most important point among several points.
Examples
“Most importantly, students must develop critical thinking, not just memorise facts.”
“Most importantly, the new policy protects low-income families.”
“He studied hard, joined clubs and, most importantly, practised speaking English every day.”
Band 8 sentence
“Most importantly, any education reform must prioritise access and quality to ensure long-term social mobility.”
Collocations
- Most importantly, + clause
- Most importantly for + noun
Word family
Common mistakes
Most important, we should reduce plastic use.→Most importantly, we should reduce plastic use.
Most importantly that we need to act now.→Most importantly, we need to act now.
Most importantly reduce single-use plastics.→Most importantly, reduce single-use plastics.
Say it for a higher band
5Important→6Most of all→7+Most importantly
Synonyms
Above all
Easily confused
Above all
“Above all, we must protect the environment for future generations.”
Related words
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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