CEFR B2

crucial

adjective

Meaning

Extremely important or significant, especially in determining the success or failure of something.

Examples

Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health.
The final exam is a crucial part of your overall grade in the course.

Synonyms: important, essential, vital, critical, pivotal

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crucial (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkruːʃəl/

Definition

Extremely important or significant, especially in determining the success or failure of something.

Examples

Getting enough sleep is crucial for maintaining good health.
The final exam is a crucial part of your overall grade in the course.
It is crucial that we act quickly to prevent further damage.

How to Use crucial

crucial for (prepositional phrase): essential for a purpose or outcome — "Communication is crucial for a healthy relationship."
crucial to (prepositional phrase): essential to something's existence or success — "His support was crucial to her recovery."
it is crucial that (collocation): emphasizing the necessity of an action — "It is crucial that all safety procedures are followed."

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