prime

[US]/praɪm/
[UK]/praɪm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. fundamental; best; main
adv. excellently
n. early stage; youth; peak period; essence
vt. prepare thoroughly
vi. get ready

Phrases & Collocations

prime number

prime minister

prime location

prime example

prime condition

prime time

deputy prime minister

prime mover

prime of life

optimus prime

prime factor

prime cost

prime target

prime suspect

prime rate

prime focus

prime contractor

prime ideal

prime power

prime coat

prime meridian

Example Sentences

the prime of the world.

the prime of the year

the prime of life.

a prime Burgundy.

you're in the prime of life.

the English Prime Minister

23 is a prime number.

the prime engineer of the approach.

the outgoing Prime Minister.

a more pliant prime minister.

a prime site in the centre of Glasgow.

prime cuts of meat.

the novel is a prime example of the genre.

the sum of two prime numbers.

a profile of the new prime minister

a theory of prime significance;

a matter of prime importance

His prime is past.

This is a matter of prime importance.

The man with the umbrella will be the Prime Minister.

Real-world Examples

Morty, I need darkness to prime these optical inductors.

Source: Rick and Morty Season 3 (Bilingual)

Those whose boredom pumps had been primed were more productive.

Source: Past English Level 4 Reading Exam Papers

It is one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's largest projects.

Source: This month VOA Special English

We're still in our intellectual prime and have plenty to offer.

Source: the chair

Then we must assume that some poor bugger's primed to explode, yeah?

Source: Sherlock Original Soundtrack (Season 1)

One of the first aspects is Priming.

Source: Asap SCIENCE Selection

The steak is a prime cut of meat.

Source: Make healthy meals with Jamie.

David Cameron, the prime minister, acknowledges the problem.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Struck down in the prime of my life.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

Clay was in peak physical condition and mentally primed for victory.

Source: Biography of Famous Historical Figures

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