Import meaning

What does “import” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“import” is a noun and verb with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country.

import

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country
Synonymsimportation
Oppositesexport
an imported person brought from a foreign country
“the lead role was played by an import from Sweden”
“they are descendants of indentured importees”
Synonymsimportee
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
“what is the meaning of this sentence”
“the significance of a red traffic light”
Synonymsmeaning significance signification
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
“the significance of his remark became clear only later”
“the expectation was spread both by word and by implication”
Synonymssignificance implication
having important effects or influence
“decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself”
“virtue is of more moment than security”
Synonymsconsequence moment

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University