prime

ADJECTIVENOUNVERB /praɪm/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH P

prime is a valid 5-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3R1I1M3E1
3 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING

What does prime mean?

ADJECTIVE · 5 SENSES
1

Being at the best stage of development.

“our manhood's prime vigor”

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
2

Of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers.

“prime number”

3

Used of the first or originating agent.

“prime mover”

SIMILAR
4

First in rank or degree.

“the prime minister”

SYNONYMS
SIMILAR
5

Of superior grade.

“prime beef”

SIMILAR
NOUN · 4 SENSES
1

The second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.

2

The time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest.

3

The period of greatest prosperity or productivity.

NARROWER
4

A natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself.

BROADER
NARROWER
VERB · 3 SENSES
1

Cover with a primer; apply a primer to.

BROADER
RELATED
2

Fill with priming liquid.

“prime a car engine”

3

Insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing.

“prime a cannon”

“prime a mine”

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Anagrams of prime

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