WordHive Learning Dictionary

Priority

noun

what matters most first.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Priority mean?

what matters most first.

Updated

Dictionary definition

Something that is most important to do first.

Example sentences

Priority in a sentence

easy

In class, we used priority in a reading activity.

medium

The teacher asked us to explain priority in our own words.

hard

Our project showed how priority helps organize stronger academic thinking.

Writing practice

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Quick practice
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Practice the meaning of Priority

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does priority mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses priority correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to priority?

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Priority

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Sounds like

priority

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Priority

main concernSimilar meaning.
top taskSimilar meaning.
Antonyms

Opposite words

minor taskOpposite or contrasting meaning.
low importanceOpposite or contrasting meaning.
Synonym practice

Want to practice priority synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Finishing homework was Mia's first priority," then compare close word choices. Practice priority synonyms.

Word family

Priority word family

Base word

priority

noun

priorities

Plural form.

Related words
Student support

Understand Priority

Hint for students

what matters most first.

Common mix-up

Priority is not the same as minor task. Priority means what matters most first.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The teacher asked us to explain priority in our own words. Clue words: teacher, asked, explain. Underline clue words that show why priority fits instead of minor task. Now write one new sentence that shows priority without using the word priority. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show priority?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher asked us to explain priority in our own words." Why does priority fit better than minor task?