Priority

Pronunciation: /praɪˈɔːrətiː/

Priority (noun)

  1. something that is more important than other things and needs attention first.
  2. the order in which tasks or issues are dealt with based on their importance.
  3. the right to be dealt with before others in a particular situation.

Examples

  • Health should be a priority for everyone.
  • Making time for family is a priority.

Common collocations: top priority, set a priority, high priority, priority list, establish priorities

Synonyms of Priority

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Priority

  • when discussing matters of little importance
  • when referring to lack of importance