more importantly vs more important

The phrases 'more importantly' and 'more important' have different meanings and usage. 'More importantly' is used to introduce a point that is more significant or crucial, while 'more important' is used to compare the importance of two or more things. They are not interchangeable.

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more importantly

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a point that is more significant or crucial.

Use 'more importantly' to highlight a point that is of greater significance or importance in a discussion or argument.

Examples:

More importantly, we need to consider the impact on the environment.
The safety of the passengers is, more importantly, our top priority.
She excels in academics, but more importantly, she is a kind and compassionate person.

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And more importantly, the Freeze Ray is almost up.
And more importantly, you're substituting me for a boyfriend.
But more importantly, to sustain their engineered labor force.
But more importantly, there's our will.
But more importantly, they felt comfortable
And more importantly, you were right.
But perhaps more importantly, those who can't afford to be here.
But more importantly, together, we build a community.
But more importantly, I could be your stylist.
Or, more importantly, FP to my dad.
But more importantly, to Danny and Riley whose own love brought them together.
And more importantly... extended shore leave.
And more importantly, the people behind you.
But more importantly, he's been looking for you.
And more importantly, I need some laughs in my life.
Pickings are slim, and more importantly, sober.
And more importantly, you have to work three miracles.
But more importantly, it saves lives.
And more importantly, nothing to gain from working with America.
I thought we were partners, but, more importantly, friends.

Alternatives:

most importantly
crucially
significantly
above all
primarily

more important

This phrase is correct and is used to compare the importance of two or more things.

Use 'more important' when comparing the importance of two or more items, ideas, or aspects.

Examples:

Education is more important than wealth.
For her, family is more important than career.
In this context, the accuracy of the data is more important than the speed of processing.

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Sometimes business is more important than family.
Your sister's schooling is more important.
Some things are more important than anniversaries.
Boullée and your stomachaches are more important.
But everyone told me structural stability was more important.
I expected a more important post.
Nothing's more important than her.
There is nothing more important than.
Nothing's more important than sportsmanship.
How running is more important than walking.
Reading's more important than potatoes.
But way more important and legit.
Nothing is more important than this.
So much more important than looks.
Tropical fruit is more important than a dying orphan.
There are some things more important than anniversaries.
You decide what's more important.
School textbooks are growing more important than our Registers.
But helping my family was more important than education.
This is more important to our holy people.

Alternatives:

of greater importance
more crucial
more significant
more vital
more essential

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