VITAL


Meaning of VITAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vaɪt(ə)l ]

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.

1.

If you say that something is vital , you mean that it is necessary or very important.

The port is vital to supply relief to millions of drought victims...

Nick Wileman is a school caretaker so it is vital that he gets on well with young people...

After her release she was able to give vital information about her kidnapper.

= crucial

ADJ

• vi‧tal‧ly

Lesley’s career in the church is vitally important to her.

ADV : usu ADV adj , also ADV with v

2.

If you describe someone or something as vital , you mean that they are very energetic and full of life.

They are both very vital people and a good match...

= lively

ADJ

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