prime

  • (s) first in rank or degree
    • an architect of premier rank
    • the prime minister
    premier,
  • (s) used of the first or originating agent
    • prime mover
  • (s) of superior grade
    • choice wines
    • prime beef
    • prize carnations
    • quality paper
    • select peaches
    choice, prize, quality, select,
  • (a) of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
    • prime number
  • (s) being at the best stage of development
    • our manhood's prime vigor - Robert Browning
    meridian,

Nouns

Verbs

  • (v) insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
    • prime a cannon
    • prime a mine
  • (v) cover with a primer; apply a primer to undercoat, ground,
  • (v) fill with priming liquid
    • prime a car engine

Synonyms

prime quantity premier undercoat ground efflorescence flush heyday blossom peak flower bloom choice prize quality select prime of life meridian

Words of close approximity

Prima primo primp
prig prim
Priam price prick pricy pride Prima primo primp prink print prion prior prise prism privy prize
primed prime factor prime interest rate prime meridian prime minister prime mover prime number prime of life prime quantity primer primer coat prime time primeval