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English adjective: prime | |||
| 1. | prime first in rank or degree | ||
| Samples | An architect of premier rank. The prime minister. | ||
| Synonyms | premier | ||
| Similar | first | ||
| Antonyms | last | ||
| 2. | prime used of the first or originating agent | ||
| Samples | Prime mover. | ||
| Similar | first | ||
| Antonyms | last | ||
| 3. | prime of superior grade | ||
| Samples | Choice wines. Prime beef. Prize carnations. Quality paper. Select peaches. | ||
| Synonyms | choice, prize, quality, select | ||
| Similar | superior | ||
| Antonyms | inferior | ||
| 4. | prime of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers | ||
| Samples | Prime number. | ||
| Domain category | math, mathematics, maths | ||
| 5. | prime being at the best stage of development | ||
| Samples | Our manhood's prime vigor. | ||
| Synonyms | meridian | ||
| Similar | mature | ||
| Antonyms | immature | ||
English noun: prime | |||
| 1. | prime (quantity) a number that has no factor but itself and 1 | ||
| Synonyms | prime quantity | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | number | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | prime number | ||
| 2. | prime (time) the period of greatest prosperity or productivity | ||
| Synonyms | bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flower, flush, heyday, peak | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | period, period of time, time period | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | golden age | ||
| 3. | prime (time) the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | canonical hour | ||
| 4. | prime (time) the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest | ||
| Synonyms | prime of life | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | adulthood, maturity | ||
English verb: prime | |||
| 1. | prime (change) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing | ||
| Samples | Prime a cannon. Prime a mine. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody. Something ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fix, gear up, prepare, ready, set, set up | ||
| 2. | prime (contact) cover with a primer; apply a primer to | ||
| Examples | They want to prime the doors | ||
| Synonyms | ground, undercoat | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | paint | ||
| 3. | prime (change) fill with priming liquid | ||
| Samples | Prime a car engine. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | fill, fill up, make full | ||
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