prime
/praɪm/
verb
- To prepare something for use or action.
- You need to prime the pump before it will work.
- She primed the engine by pressing the fuel button.
- The painter primed the walls before applying the final coat.
- To give someone information or training in advance so they are ready.
- The coach primed the team with a few key strategies.
- He primed his assistant with answers to likely questions.
- The teacher primed the students for the test with a review session.
Synonyms
noun
- The period in life when someone is at their best or most successful.
- Many athletes retire before they leave their prime.
- She was a famous actress in her prime.
- He is past his prime but still plays well.
- The best or most active part of something.
- We visited the park in the prime of autumn.
- The prime of the season is when the flowers bloom.
- The city is in its prime during the summer festival.
- A number that can only be divided by itself and 1, such as 2, 3, 5, or 7.
- In math class, we learned to identify primes up to 100.
- Every whole number greater than 1 is either a prime or a composite.
- Seven is a prime because it has no divisors other than 1 and 7.
adjective
- Most important or main.
- Her prime concern is the safety of her children.
- The prime reason for the meeting is to discuss the budget.
- This is a prime example of modern architecture.
- Of the best possible quality; excellent.
- The fruit was in prime condition, fresh and sweet.
- The butcher sells only prime cuts of beef.
- We stayed at a prime location right on the beach.
- Most likely to be chosen or succeed; top.
- He is the prime candidate for the job.
- The house is in a prime spot for a new coffee shop.
- She was the prime suspect in the investigation.