prime
adjective
1. first in rank or degree
- the prime minister
Similar word(s): first, premier
2. used of the first or originating agent
- prime mover
Similar word(s): first
3. of superior grade
- prime beef
Similar word(s): superior, choice, prize, quality, select
4. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
- prime number
5. being at the best stage of development
- our manhood's prime vigor
Similar word(s): mature, meridian
Sentences with prime as an adjective:
- Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe.
- Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals.
- This is a prime location for a bookstore.
- Thirteen is a prime number.
noun
1. a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
Definition categories: quantity, number
2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Similar word(s): bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flower, flush, heyday, peak
Definition categories: time, period
3. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
Definition categories: time
4. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
Definition categories: time, adulthood, maturity
Sentences with prime as a noun:
- 3 is a prime.
- I'm threatening to build a prime here.
verb
1. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
- prime a cannon
- prime a mine
Definition categories: change, fix, prepare, ready, set
2. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Similar word(s): ground, undercoat
Definition categories: contact, paint
3. fill with priming liquid
- prime a car engine
Definition categories: change, fill
Sentences with prime as a verb:
- You'll have to press this button twice to prime the fuel pump.
- I need to prime these handrails before we can apply the finish coat.
- to prime trees