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prime

UK
/praɪm/
US
/praɪm/

Translations

primenoun
primes
pl
UK
/praɪm/
US
/praɪm/
простое число
The number 7 is a prime.
Число 7 является простым числом.
The show airs during prime time.
Шоу выходит в эфир в прайм-тайм.
Additional translations
первичность
расцвет
главное
Synonyms
best
peak
pinnacle
top
zenith
primeverb
primed
Past Simple
primed
Past Participle
priming
Gerund
UK
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US
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Before painting, you need to prime the walls.
Перед покраской нужно грунтовать стены.
The coach primed the team for the big game.
Тренер подготовил команду к важной игре.
Additional translations
настраивать
приспосабливать
Synonyms
prepare
ready
set up
prime up
primeadjective
more prime
Comp.
most prime
Super.
UK
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US
/praɪm/
He is in his prime years as an athlete.
Он находится в своих первоклассных годах как спортсмен.
The prime objective of the mission is to gather intelligence.
Основной целью миссии является сбор разведывательной информации.
The prime suspect in the case was arrested yesterday.
Главный подозреваемый по делу был арестован вчера.
Additional translations
первичный
первозданный
первоначальный
наилучший
ведущий
Synonyms
primary
main
principal
chief
foremost
dominant
paramount
essential
key
leading
Antonyms
secondary
inferior

Definitions

primenoun
The period in life when a person is at their peak of health, strength, or success.
He was in his prime when he won the championship.
A number that is greater than 1 and has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself.
The number 7 is a prime.
The most active, thriving, or satisfying stage or period.
The prime of the day is usually around noon.
A symbol (′) used to denote a derivative or to distinguish between similar items.
In mathematics, f′(x) is the first derivative of the function f(x).
Photography: a fixed-focal-length camera lens, as distinguished from a zoom lens.
He carried only a 50 mm prime for the portrait session.
primeverb
To prepare or make ready for a particular purpose or operation.
The coach primed the team for the championship game with an intense training session.
To apply a first layer of paint or other substance to a surface as a base for further coats.
Before painting the walls, she primed them to ensure the paint would adhere properly.
To supply a firearm with powder or a charge so it is ready to fire.
The soldier primed his rifle before heading out on patrol.
To stimulate or prepare someone to respond in a particular way.
The teacher primed the students with questions to get them thinking about the topic.
primeadjective
Of the best possible quality; excellent.
The prime location of the hotel made it a popular choice for tourists.
Most important; chief.
The prime objective of the meeting was to discuss the budget.
Having the highest rank or authority.
The prime minister attended the international summit.
Mathematics: (of an integer) having exactly two positive divisors, 1 and itself; not composite.
Since 13 is a prime number, it cannot be divided evenly by any number other than 1 and 13.
Occurring first in order or time; earliest, original.
The prime cause of the accident was a faulty brake line.
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