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Meaning of of the essence | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

Important, indispensable, crucial.

Examples

“time is of the essence”

“speed is of the essence”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

of the same leaven ofay ofcl off off and running off board