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The knife was very important

🇬🇧 UK //ðə naɪf wəz ˈvɛri ɪmˈpɔːtənt// 🇺🇸 US //ðə naɪf wəz ˈvɛri ɪmˈpɔrtənt//

Meaning of The knife was very important

The knife played a crucial role.

In simple words: The knife was really necessary.

The knife was very important in a sentence

• In the cooking competition, the knife was very important for precision.
• The archaeologists found that the knife was very important for understanding the culture.
• For the survival challenge, the knife was very important for gathering food.

How to use The knife was very important

Use in neutral contexts; avoid in formal writing. Can imply urgency or necessity.

Grammar pattern

subject + be + important

Memory hint

Think of a chef saying, 'A sharp knife is key in cooking!'

Related words

Collocations with The knife was very important

• important tool
• very important role
• important for safety

Synonyms for The knife was very important

• the knife mattered
• the knife was essential
• the knife was vital
• the knife was crucial

Opposites of The knife was very important

• the knife was unimportant
• the knife was unnecessary

Common mistakes with The knife was very important

• Confused with 'the knife is important' - context changes meaning.
• Using 'was' when referring to a current situation.
• Overusing 'very' instead of finding a stronger adjective.

Frequently asked questions about The knife was very important

What does The knife was very important mean?

The knife was really necessary.

What is the definition of The knife was very important?

The knife played a crucial role.

How do you use The knife was very important in a sentence?

In the cooking competition, the knife was very important for precision.

Can you give another example of The knife was very important?

The archaeologists found that the knife was very important for understanding the culture.

What are synonyms for The knife was very important?

Common alternatives include the knife mattered, the knife was essential, the knife was vital, the knife was crucial.

What is the opposite of The knife was very important?

Opposite meanings include the knife was unimportant, the knife was unnecessary.

What words go with The knife was very important?

It commonly pairs with important tool, very important role, important for safety.

What are common mistakes when using The knife was very important?

Confused with 'the knife is important' - context changes meaning. Using 'was' when referring to a current situation. Overusing 'very' instead of finding a stronger adjective.

How do you pronounce The knife was very important?

US: //ðə naɪf wəz ˈvɛri ɪmˈpɔrtənt//, UK: //ðə naɪf wəz ˈvɛri ɪmˈpɔːtənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use The knife was very important?

Use in neutral contexts; avoid in formal writing. Can imply urgency or necessity.