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Definition of "prime" []
- First in excellence, quality, or value. See Usage Note at perfect. (adjective)
- First in degree or rank; chief. See Synonyms at chief. (adjective)
- First or early in time, order, or sequence; original. (adjective)
- Of the highest U.S. government grade of meat. (adjective)
- Mathematics Of, relating to, or being a prime number. (adjective)
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Use "prime" in a sentence
- "'Buy'n ony nigs, Kirke?' said the trader, inserting his arm in mine, and leading me away from the shanty: 'I've got a prime lot -- _prime_;' and he smacked his lips together at the last word, in the manner that is common to professional liquor tasters."
- "At that time, he added the title prime minister to his previous position as president."
- "PS - What's the betting he defies tradition and refuses to give up the title prime minister?"