prime
ad5a7ffd42

Meanings

first in rank or degree

adjective
ID: cff35cb5f3

Synonyms:

premier

used of the first or originating agent

adjective
ID: 239fd2eca4

of superior grade

adjective
ID: 0b50dc428a

Synonyms:

quality

being at the best stage of development

adjective
ID: 92142e97bc

Example:

"our manhood's prime vigor- Robert Browning"

Synonyms:

meridian

of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers

adjective
ID: 05186a8931

Example:

"prime number"

a number that has no factor but itself and 1

noun
ID: a3963ae33b

Synonyms:

prime quantity

the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest

noun
ID: ac41d3671d

Synonyms:

prime of life

the second canonical hour

noun
ID: 0352f0bd35

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

noun
ID: 620eff4f0a

Synonyms:

flush

insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

verb
ID: 5ac2c1caee

Example:

"prime a cannon"

fill with priming liquid

verb
ID: 6b8e9d9ee6

Example:

"prime a car engine"

cover with a primer

verb
ID: 5f22862e6f

Example:

"apply a primer to"

Synonyms:

undercoat
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      },
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      },
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      },
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        "id": "5f22862e6f",
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Created: June 07, 2025