Prime - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the period of greatest prosperity or productivity (syn: bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flower, flush, heyday, peak)
- the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
- the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
verb
prime a mine
- fill with priming liquid
adjective
Extra examples
The interest rate is two percent plus prime.
The wine industry is of prime importance to the California economy.
The police have not yet named the prime suspect in the murder investigation.
The house is expensive because it's in a prime location.
She was obviously primed for the questions at the press conference.
Both teams are primed for battle and ready to play.
We sanded and primed the woodwork before painting.
The police will see me as the prime suspect.
Prime the pump with a little water to get it started.
He primed the witness.
As a reporter, you must be well primed with facts.
Claire wished she had primed Sarah beforehand.
He's too nervous to make a speech unless you first prime him with beer.
Smoking is the prime cause of lung disease.
Our prime concern is providing jobs for all young school leavers.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: prime
he/she/it: primes
present participle: priming
past tense: primed
past participle: primed
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