Noun
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the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
- prime of life -
the second canonical hour
about 6 a.m.
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the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
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a number that has no factor but itself and 1
- prime quantity
Verb
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fill with priming liquid
"prime a car engine"
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cover with a primer
apply a primer to
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insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
"prime a cannon"
"prime a mine"
Adjective
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being at the best stage of development
"our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
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of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
"prime number"
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of superior grade
"choice wines"
"prime beef"
"prize carnations"
"quality paper"
"select peaches"
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used of the first or originating agent
"prime mover"
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first in rank or degree
"an architect of premier rank"
"the prime minister"