Which is the correct form. More important, or More importantly,

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vinoth
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Which is the correct form. More important, or More importantly,

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Which is the correct form? More important, or More importantly,

Just came across a sentence in the economist which read "More important, he won the deal.
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David.IELTS.Examiner
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Re: Which is the correct form. More important, or More importantly,

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Hello!

Well spotted! You would expect 'more importantly' to be used here. However, in this case, 'more important' is short for 'what is more important'.

All the best,
David
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