1. (noun) prime, prime quantity
a number that has no factor but itself and 1
Synonyms: bloom, peak, prime quantity, efflorescence, prime, blossom, flower, heyday, flush, prime of life Antonyms: last, immature, inferior
2. (noun) flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Synonyms: skin rash, charge, anthesis, bloom, heyday, outpouring, efflorescence, blossom, rash, crown, visor, crest, florescence, inflorescence, peak, kick, elevation, point, flowering, vizor, prime, meridian, blossoming, bloom of youth, apex, hot flash, boot, eyeshade, bill, prime of life, thrill, extremum, rosiness, blooming, salad days, rush, blush, acme, gush, roseola, pinnacle, flower, flush, prime quantity, top, superlative, bang, tiptop, vertex, summit, tip, height Antonyms: last, immature, inferior
3. (noun) prime
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
Synonyms: bloom, peak, prime quantity, efflorescence, blossom, flower, heyday, flush, prime of life Antonyms: inferior, immature, last
4. (adj) prime, prime of life
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
Synonyms: bloom, peak, prime quantity, efflorescence, prime, blossom, flower, heyday, flush, prime of life Antonyms: last, inferior, immature
5. (adj) premier(a), prime(a)
first in rank or degree
Antonyms: inferior, immature, last
6. (adj) prime(a)
used of the first or originating agent
Antonyms: last, inferior, immature
7. (adj) choice, prime(a), prize, quality, select
of superior grade
Antonyms: last, inferior, immature
8. (adj) prime
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
Synonyms: choice, select, premier(a), prize, quality, meridian, prime(a) Antonyms: immature, last, inferior
9. (verb) prime, meridian
being at the best stage of development
Synonyms: prime(a), premier(a), quality, choice, meridian, select, prize, prime Antonyms: last, inferior, immature
10. (verb) prime
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
Synonyms: ground, undercoat Antonyms: last, immature, inferior
11. (verb) prime, ground, undercoat
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Synonyms: prime, base, establish, strand, undercoat, run aground, found, anchor, ground Antonyms: immature, inferior, last
12. (verb) prime
fill with priming liquid
Synonyms: ground, undercoat Antonyms: inferior, last, immature
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