primed

UK
/praɪmd/
US
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primedadjective
more primed
Comp.
most primed
Super.
UK
/praɪmd/
US
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Translations
The device was primed and ready to be activated.
Устройство было заряжено и готово к активации.
The team was primed for the big match.
Команда была подготовлена к большому матчу.
Definitions
Prepared or ready for a particular situation or task.
The team was primed for the big game after weeks of intense practice.
Having been made ready or instructed in advance.
The actors were primed with their lines before the rehearsal began.
Charged or loaded so as to be ready to fire, detonate, or operate.
The mine was primed and ready to explode.
Coated with primer in preparation for painting or finishing.
All the walls were primed before the final coat of paint was applied.
primeverb

primed

Past Simple

primed
Past Simple
primed
Past Participle
priming
Gerund
UK
/praɪm/
US
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Translations
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.
Definitions
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.
Synonyms
set up
prime up
primenoun
Definitions
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.
primeadjective
Definitions
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.