A priority is something considered more important or urgent than other things.
The idea
Use a priority for one important matter and priorities for several. You can set priorities or give priority to a task.
Examples
- Safety is our top priority.
- The council set new priorities.
- Housing remains a priority for the town.
- We gave priority to urgent repairs.
- Her priorities changed after the move.
- Clean water should take priority over decoration.
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Watch out
A priority is relative: it does not mean every other task is unimportant. The plural changes y to ies.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form. The board listed three ___. (priority / priorities)
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priorities
Priorities is plural after the number.
Choose the correct form. The clinic gives priority ___ urgent cases. (to / at)
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to
To introduces the task receiving attention first.
Choose the correct form. Keeping children safe is our ___ priority. (top / wooden)
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top
Top identifies the most important priority.
Practice round
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Choose the correct form. The board listed three ___. (priority / priorities)
Choose the correct form. The clinic gives priority ___ urgent cases. (to / at)
Choose the correct form. Keeping children safe is our ___ priority. (top / wooden)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe two priorities and explain which comes first.