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prime
First in rank or degree
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adjective
First in rank or degree
“An architect of premier rank”
adjective
Used of the first or originating agent
“Prime mover”
adjective
Being at the best stage of development
“{'source': 'Robert Browning', 'text': "our manhood's prime vigor"}”
adjective
Of superior grade
“Choice wines”
adjective
Of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
“Prime number”
noun
A natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
noun
The time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
noun
The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
noun
The period of greatest prosperity or productivity
verb
Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
“Prime a cannon”
verb
Fill with priming liquid
“Prime a car engine”
verb
Cover with a primer; apply a primer to
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An architect of premier rank
The prime minister
Prime mover
{'source': 'Robert Browning', 'text': "our manhood's prime vigor"}
Choice wines
Prime beef
Prize carnations
Quality paper
Select peaches
Prime number
Prime a cannon
Prime a mine
Prime a car engine
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