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• يصف شيئًا من أفضل جودة ممكنة أو الأكثر أهمية، ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى المرحلة الأولى أو الأساسية.

Describes something of the best possible quality or the most important.

1. Best or most importantB1formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

   الأفضل أو الأهم

   • This is a prime example of modern architecture.
   • She is in her prime years as an athlete.
   • The prime objective is to ensure safety.

   المرادفاتbestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   الأضدادinferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or orderB2formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   أوّل

   • The prime cause of the accident was human error.
   • Prime numbers are divisible only by one and themselves.
   • The prime suspect was arrested last night.

   المرادفاتfirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   الأضدادfinallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent conditionB1informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

   حالة ممتازة

   • The car is in prime condition despite its age.
   • He keeps his tools in prime shape.
   • The fruit is at its prime ripeness.

   المرادفاتchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   الأضدادbadinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• اسم يدل على أفضل أو أرقى أو أهم جزء أو مرحلة من شيء ما، كفترة القوة أو النجاح القصوى.

A noun referring to the best, most excellent, or most important part or stage of something, such as the period of greatest strength or success.

غير معدود

1. Best or most important periodB2formal

   The period in life when someone or something is at its best or most successful.

   ذروة

   • He was a great athlete in his prime.
   • The company is now in its prime, with record profits.
   • She retired at the prime of her career.

   المرادفاتacmeapexbloomflowergolden ageheightheydaypeakpinnaclezenith

   الأضدادdeclinedownturnnadirworst

2. Prime numberB1formalscientific

   A number that is divisible only by itself and 1 (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7, 11).

   عدد أولي

   • Seven is a prime number because it has no divisors other than 1 and itself.
   • The teacher asked the students to list all primes under 20.
   • Prime numbers are fundamental in number theory.

   الأضدادcomposite

3. Symbol for minutes or feetC1formalscientific

   A symbol (′) used to denote minutes of arc or feet in measurement.

   الشرطة العليا

   • The angle was measured as 30 degrees 15 prime.
   • The building is 50 prime tall, meaning 50 feet.
   • In coordinates, the prime symbol indicates minutes.

• فعل يدل على تهيئة شيء ما أو إعداده للاستعمال أو للعمل، أو جعله في حالة استعداد وجاهزية.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing something for use or action, or making something ready.

1. Prepare for useB2formal

   To prepare something for use or operation, especially by making it ready for a specific function.

   يُهَيِّئ

   • The technician primed the engine before starting it.
   • She primed the canvas with a layer of white paint.
   • You need to prime the pump before it can draw water.

   المرادفاتbriefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   الأضدادdeactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

   To give someone information or training in advance to prepare them for a situation.

   تهيئة الشخص

   • The coach primed the team for the championship game.
   • He was primed with all the facts before the interview.
   • The teacher primed the students for the difficult exam.

   المرادفاتalertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   تفجير العبوة

   • The soldier primed the grenade before throwing it.
   • They primed the explosives to demolish the building.
   • The bomb was primed and ready to detonate.

   المرادفاتarmchargeloadprepareset