noun

priorities

preye-OR-ih-teez

noun

The plural of priority; a list or set of things ranked by importance.

"Once she had children, her priorities changed completely."

"The company laid out its priorities for the coming year."

How to Use Priorities

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe things someone considers most important, especially when ranking what to do first.

Memory tip

The phrase "get your priorities straight" is a common, slightly blunt way to tell someone they're focusing on the wrong things.

Common pairings

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Once she had children, her _____ changed completely.

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