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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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'prime'

English Synonyms and Antonyms

1. prime
Aboriginal (L. ab, from, origo, origin) signifies pertaining to the aborigines or earliest known inhabitants of a country in the widest sense, including not merely human beings but inferior a
Synonyms: primeval, aboriginal, indigenous, patriarchal, primitive, ancient, native, primal, primordial, autochthonic, old, primary, pristine, immemorial, original, prime, uncreated
Antonyms: adventitious, foreign, late, new, recent, exotic, fresh, modern, novel

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