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prime > 12 senses
ADJECTIVE1prime, premierFirst in rank or degree
2primeUsed of the first or originating agent
3prime, choice, prize, quality, selectOf superior grade
4primeOf or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
5primeAt the best stage
NOUN1prime, prime quantityA number that has no factor but itself and 1
2prime, flower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flushThe period of greatest prosperity or productivity
3primeThe second canonical hour
4prime, prime of lifeThe time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
VERB1primeInsert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory to detonation or firing
2prime, ground, undercoatCover with a primer
3primeFill with priming liquid
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prime > adjective 1
MeaningFirst in rank or degree.
Examples"the prime minister"
Synonymspremier
Similar tofirst
prime > adjective 2
MeaningUsed of the first or originating agent.
Examples"prime mover"
Similar tofirst
prime > adjective 3
MeaningOf superior grade.
Examples"prime beef"
Synonymschoice, prize, quality, select
Similar tosuperior
prime > adjective 4, pert
MeaningOf or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers.
Examples"prime number"
Categorymathematics, math, maths
Nounsprime number
prime > adjective 5
MeaningAt the best stage.
Examples"our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
Similar tomature
prime > noun 1, quantity
MeaningA number that has no factor but itself and 1.
Synonymsprime quantity
Narrowerprime number
Broadernumber
prime > noun 2, time
MeaningThe period of greatest prosperity or productivity.
Synonymsflower, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
Narrowergolden age
Broadertime period, period of time, period
prime > noun 3, time
MeaningThe second canonical hour. About 6 a.m.
Broadercanonical hour
prime > noun 4, time
MeaningThe time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest.
Synonymsprime of life
Broaderadulthood, maturity
prime > verb 1, change
MeaningInsert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory to detonation or firing.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Examples"prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
Broaderfix, prepare, set up, ready, gear up, set
Nounsprimer
prime > verb 2, contact
MeaningCover with a primer. Apply a primer to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey want to prime the doors
Synonymsground, undercoat
Broaderpaint
Nounsprimer
prime > verb 3, change
MeaningFill with priming liquid.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"prime a car engine"
Broaderfill, fill up, make full

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