prime

US /praɪm/
UK /praɪm/
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of the first importance; main

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Our prime concern is the safety of our employees.
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He is the prime suspect in the case.
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mainchiefprimaryprincipalforemost
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of the best possible quality; excellent

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This steak is prime beef.
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The hotel is in a prime location near the beach.
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excellentsuperiortop-qualityfirst-classfinest
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the period in life when a person is strongest, most active, or most successful

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She was in the prime of her career.
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He's still in his prime at 40.
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peakzenithheydaybloomflower
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a prime number

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The number 7 is a prime.
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Finding large primes is important in cryptography.
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make (something) ready for use or work

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The pump needs to be primed before it can be used.
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The government is trying to prime the economy with new investments.
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preparereadysetequipactivate
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