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prime
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- pronunciation:
- praIm
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun, verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
first in importance.
Sugar was the prime export of Hawaii for many years.- synonyms:
- chief, dominant, key, main, paramount, premier, primary, principal
- antonyms:
- secondary, subordinate
- similar words:
- cardinal, first, foremost, important, lead, major, supreme, top
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definition 2: |
first in choice or value.
We had prime seats in the front row.- synonyms:
- choice, first-rate, quality, superlative
- antonyms:
- inferior, secondary
- similar words:
- best, excellent, exceptional, principal, superior, supreme, top
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definition 3: |
not possible to be divided evenly by any whole number except itself and one.
Seven is a prime number.- similar words:
- indivisible
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related words: |
fine, initial, primary, quality, significant, superb |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the time in a life or career when a person is at his or her best.
Many athletes are past their prime when they reach the age of thirty.- synonyms:
- peak, zenith
- similar words:
- climax, flower, height, perfection, pink, top
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related words: |
dawn, peak |
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
primes, priming, primed |
definition: |
to make ready or prepare.
He primed the pump by forcing the air out of it.- synonyms:
- prepare, ready
- similar words:
- adapt, adjust, arrange, condition, educate, groom
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related words: |
coach, discipline, set |
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derivation: |
primeness (n.) |
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