the most important thing
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Meaning · English
The key factor or consideration
Register: neutral
Examples
She said the most important thing is to stay calm
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A2); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “the most important thing” mean?
The key factor or consideration
Is “the most important thing” formal or informal?
the most important thing is generally neutral.