'prime' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'prime' with 17 example sentences.
- prime adjective
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: first in rank or degree
: used of the first or originating agent
: of superior grade
: being at the best stage of development
: of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
- prime verb
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: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
: cover with a primer; apply a primer to
: fill with priming liquid
- prime noun
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: a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
: the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
: the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
: the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
Is 1 a prime number?
The position of prime minister isn't inherited.
He was forced to resign as prime minister.
Eleven is a prime number.
British prime minister David Cameron plans to resign.
The coral reef is the region's prime attraction.
He is considered the prime suspect by the police.
According to the prime minister, the festival this month is cancelled.
The prime minister already voted in his city of residence.
The prime minister paid a formal visit to the White House.
She is the prime minister of Finland.
This store is in a prime location.
He is in the prime of life.
She is 35 years old and in the prime of life.
The prime minister spoke about the financial crisis at length.
That's a matter of prime importance.
He was cut down in his prime.