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1. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] first in rank or degree.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

Rhymes with Prime

  • clothestime
  • anticrime
  • part-time
  • sublime
  • onetime
  • slime
  • grime
  • crime
  • climb
  • time
  • thyme
  • syme
  • sime
  • seim
  • rhyme
  • mime
  • lyme
  • lime
  • kime
  • hime
  • heim
  • haim
  • dime
  • chime
  • beim
  • i'm

How do you pronounce prime?

Pronounce prime as praɪm.

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2. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] used of the first or originating agent.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

3. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] of superior grade.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

4. prime

noun. ['ˈpraɪm'] a number that has no factor but itself and 1.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

5. prime

verb. ['ˈpraɪm'] insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

7. prime

verb. ['ˈpraɪm'] cover with a primer; apply a primer to.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

8. prime

adjective. ['ˈpraɪm'] being at the best stage of development.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

9. prime

noun. ['ˈpraɪm'] the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m..

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)

10. prime

noun. ['ˈpraɪm'] the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest.

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  • prime (French)
  • primus (Latin)