priority

noun (a priority, priorities)

«priority» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A priority is something that is more important than other things and must be done or dealt with first. tree →
The right to go first or be served first. tree →
Priority can also mean being the earliest or first in time. tree →

In the lessons

Used in everyday life and planning: "Safety is our top priority." Homework before games is a priority. In traffic, some vehicles have priority. Phrases: "top priority", "get your priorities right", "give priority to".

Examples

Safety is our top priority. tree →
Homework is a priority before video games. tree →
Ambulances have priority on the road. tree →
Make a list of your priorities for the week. tree →
Passengers with small children get priority boarding. tree →
Getting enough sleep should be a priority. tree →
He needs to get his priorities right. tree →
Mrs. H.'s version to my mind has all the marks of priority. tree →

Note

Countable: plural "priorities" (y to ies). Verb: prioritise (UK) / prioritize (US). Stress: pry-OR-i-tee.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «priority» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«priority» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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