Learner’s Word of the Day =>Priority

Learner’s Word of the Day

 

 

priority      /praɪˈorəti/   noun

 

 

 

Plural: priorities

 

Meanings:

1 [count] : something that is more important than other things and that needs to be done or dealt with first

Examples:

<Reorganizing the sales force will be a top priority for the new president.>

<Getting the work done on time is a priority for me.>

<Exercising is not very high on her list of priorities.[=it’s not among the things she thinks are important]>

 

2 priorities [plural] US : the things that someone cares about and thinks are important

Examples:

<He has terrible priorities. [=he doesn't care about the things that are truly important]>

<You need to get your priorities straight and go back to school. [=you need to realize that going back to school is the most important thing for you to do]>

<She decided to go to the party instead of studying? Where are her priorities?>

 

3 [noncount] : the condition of being more important than something or someone else and therefore coming or being dealt with first

Examples:

<These problems are important and should be given priority (over others). [=they should be dealt with first]>

<I know you want to buy a new stereo, but right now, saving for college has to take priority.>

<Health concerns should have priority over comfort. [=health concerns are more important than comfort]>