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1.
first in rank or degree
the prime minister
2.
used of the first or originating agent
prime mover
3.
of superior grade
prime beef
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
'prime' - used as a noun
6.
a number that has no factor but itself and 1
7.
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
8.
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
9.
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
'prime' - used as a verb
10.
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
prime a cannon
prime a mine
11.
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
12.
fill with priming liquid
prime a car engine
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derived forms
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1. Prime / Plural
primes
2. Prime / Past
primed
3. Prime / Third Person
primes
4. Prime / Present Participle
priming
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