prime

US /praɪm/

UK /praɪm/

A2

adjective

  • Of first importance; main.
  • Of the best quality; excellent.
  • Concerning the highest in quality or value
  • Concerning the highest level of achievement
  • Most important, chief importance in value
  • Most suitable or likely to succeed.
  • (of a number) divisible only by itself and one.

other

  • Apply a primary coat of paint or other substance to (something).
  • To prepare for detonation or action.
  • Prepare (something) for use or action.

noun

  • The period of greatest strength, vigor, or success in someone's life.
  • The most favorable interest rate charged by a bank to its best customers.
  • A substance used as a first coat.
  • A prime number.
  • The state or time of greatest vigor or success in a person's life.

verb

  • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat