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priority

/praɪˈɔːrəti/
pri · or · i · ty praɪ · ˈɔːr · ə · ti
English Definition
n. something very important
中文释义
优先权，优先事项
Significado en Español
prioridad
한국어 뜻
우선순위, 우선사항
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ưu tiên, việc ưu tiên
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Example Sentence

Safety is our first priority.

安全是第一要务。

Synonyms
precedence preference
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
prior(in front)+ity(noun)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “priority”: The committee discussed several important topics, but raising funds for the new library was their top priority.

  1. A preference
  2. B conclusion
  3. C rejection
  4. D injustice
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A — preference. “priority” means n. something very important

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Finishing the report on time was her very top ______.

  1. A hobby
  2. B priority
  3. C accident
  4. D rumor
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B — priority. “priority” means n. something very important

More Lower-level ISEE words

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Common questions about “priority”

What does “priority” mean?

priority — n. something very important. In Chinese: 优先权，优先事项.

How do you pronounce “priority”?

priority is pronounced /praɪˈɔːrəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: pri · or · i · ty.

How do you use “priority” in a sentence?

Safety is our first priority. (安全是第一要务。)

What are synonyms for “priority”?

precedence, preference — all close in meaning to priority (n. something very important).

Is “priority” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. priority appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “priority”?

prior(in front)+ity(noun)

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