Choosing a right preposition in English is very important to let people accurately understand your content. Remembering how to use prepositions is also a pain for new English learners. Today I am going to talk about prepositions for the adjective "important". "Important to someone" or "important for someone", what is the difference?
Important to someone
The "to" preposition is used to indicate direction toward. So, "important to" someone is used to tell that that someone is the receiver of the action or the thing. The simple explanation is that "important to" is something you value.
Examples:
Regular physical activity is important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone.
My family is very important to me.
That job is very important to him.
Important for someone
The "for" preposition is used to indicate the object, aim or purpose of an action or activity. So, "important for" someone is used to tell that in that someone's opinion, this is important because. "Important for" is something you need, or that will help you in some way.
Examples:
Daily base exercise is very important for everyone to stay healthy.
As a nurse, it is important for me to wash my hands frequently.
Getting this job is very important for her to help her family.
Conclusion
"Important to" and "important for" are both correct in English grammar. It depends on the context to choose the right one. Let's look at some more examples below. I hope you would know how to use them.
Being slim is important to me.
Being slim is important for me to get success in my career.
It is important to the family that you get well.
It is important for you to get well.
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