Prime Definition

prime
adjective
  1. first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
  2. used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"
  3. of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
  4. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers; "prime number"
  5. being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
noun
  1. a number that has no factor but itself and 1
  2. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
  3. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
  4. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
verb
  1. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
  2. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
  3. fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"

"Prime" in song lyrics

See how prime is used in real songs:

  • "Just think I'm in my prime"
    504 Boyz f/ Magic — No Limit
  • "in it's prime"
    Aceyalone, Spoon Iodine, CVE — Jurasick
  • "Leave you back in time in a ?beeler? still ain't at my prime"
    Aesop Rock f/ Percee P — Wake Up Call

Usage tips for "prime"

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