Prime /pɹaɪ̯m/

The meaning and definition of Prime, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun

The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.
The religious service appointed to this hour.

adjective

First in importance, degree, or rank.
“Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe.”
First in time, order, or sequence.
“Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals.”

Synonyms prime number choice prize quality select bloom

Antonyms composite

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