prime

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UK /praɪm/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo get a person ready for; prepare someone

We can prime the market if we have a clever advertising campaign

adj.AdjectiveConcerning the highest in quality or value

Prime rib is the best meat on the cow

adj.AdjectiveConcerning the highest level of achievement

He was in prime form before the race

adj.AdjectiveMost important, chief importance in value

The prime goal in child-rearing is to raise independent children

v.t.Transitive VerbTo coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat

We should prime the wood before you paint it

adj.AdjectiveMost suitable or likely to succeed.

The prime time for planting tomatoes is early spring.

adj.Adjective(of a number) divisible only by itself and one.

7 is a prime number.

n.NounThe state or time of greatest vigor or success in a person's life.

She was in the prime of her life.

n.NounThe period of greatest strength, vigor, or success in someone's life.

In his prime, he was a world-class athlete.

n.NounA substance used as a first coat.

Apply a prime before painting.

v.t.Transitive VerbTo prepare for detonation or action.

Prime the explosive device.

n.NounA prime number.

The number 2 is a prime.

n.NounThe most favorable interest rate charged by a bank to its best customers.

The prime rate is set by the central bank.

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