prime

• Descreve algo da melhor qualidade possível ou de maior importância.

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

1. Best or most importantB1formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

   Melhor ou mais importante

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

   Sinônimosbestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   Antônimosinferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or orderB2formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   Primeiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfirstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   Antônimosfinallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent conditionB1informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

   Excelente estado

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

   Sinônimoschoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   Antônimosbadinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• Substantivo que designa a melhor, mais excelente ou mais importante parte ou fase de algo, como o período de maior força ou sucesso.

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.

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1. Best or most important periodB2formal

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

   Auge

   • 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.

   Sinônimosacmeapexbloomflowergolden ageheightheydaypeakpinnaclezenith

   Antônimosdeclinedownturnnadirworst

2. Prime numberB1formalscientific

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

   Número primo

   • 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.

   Antônimoscomposite

3. Symbol for minutes or feetC1formalscientific

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

   Símbolo de minuto ou pé

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de preparar algo para uso ou funcionamento, ou de deixar algo pronto. Pode significar preparar uma superfície para pintura, abastecer uma bomba ou motor com líquido, carregar ou municiar uma arma, ou preparar alguém para uma situação.

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.

   Preparar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbriefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   Antônimosdeactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someoneB2formal

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

   Preparar alguém

   • 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.

   Sinônimosalertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. ExplosivesC1formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

   Detonar

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

   Sinônimosarmchargeloadprepareset