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'prime' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'prime' with 17 example sentences.


prime adjective

: 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

: 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

: 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.
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