prime

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

ruОписывает что-то наилучшего возможного качества или наиболее важное.esDescribe algo de la mejor calidad posible o lo más importante, o que ocurre antes o es primero en orden.frDécrit quelque chose de la meilleure qualité possible ou de la plus haute importance.deBeschreibt etwas von bestmöglicher Qualität oder größter Wichtigkeit; auch die erste, höchste Stufe oder den frühesten Zeitpunkt betreffend.ptDescreve algo da melhor qualidade possível ou de maior importância.zh形容某事物质量最好、最优秀，或指最重要的、首要的。arيصف شيئًا من أفضل جودة ممكنة أو الأكثر أهمية، ويُستعمل أيضًا للإشارة إلى المرحلة الأولى أو الأساسية.

1. Best or most important B1 formal

   Of the highest quality, excellence, or importance.

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

   ruЛучший или самый важныйesprincipal, de primera importanciafrde premier ordredeBester oder wichtigsterptMelhor ou mais importantezh最好的或最重要的arالأفضل أو الأهم

   Sinônimos: bestchiefchoiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-rateforemostkeyleadingmainprincipalselectsuperiortoptop-quality

   Antônimos: inferiormarginalminornegligiblesecondarysubordinateworst

2. First in time or order B2 formal

   Occurring first in a sequence or time.

   • 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.

   ruПервичныйesprimero, primerfrpremierdeErster in der Zeit oder ReihenfolgeptPrimeirozh首要的arأوّل

   Sinônimos: firstinitialoriginalprimalprimary

   Antônimos: finallastlatterultimate

3. Excellent condition B1 informal

   In the best possible state or condition.

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

   ruОтличное состояниеesEn plena forma / en excelente estadofren parfait étatdeBester ZustandptExcelente estadozh最佳状态arحالة ممتازة

   Sinônimos: choiceexcellentfirst-classfirst-ratemintoptimalpeakpremiumpristineselectsuperbtop

   Antônimos: badinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• primer comparative form
• primest superlative form

incontável

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее лучшую, самую превосходную или наиболее важную часть или этап чего-либо, например, период наибольшей силы или успеха.esSustantivo que designa la mejor, más excelente o más importante parte o etapa de algo, como el período de mayor fuerza, vigor o éxito en la vida de una persona o en el desarrollo de algo.frNom désignant la période de meilleure forme, de plus grande force ou de plus grand succès dans la vie d'une personne ou d'une chose, ou l'état de ce qui est à son apogée.deSubstantiv, das die beste, höchste oder wichtigste Phase oder den Höhepunkt von etwas bezeichnet, etwa die Zeit größter Kraft, Blüte oder erfolgreichster Entwicklung.ptSubstantivo que designa a melhor, mais excelente ou mais importante parte ou fase de algo, como o período de maior força ou sucesso.zh指某事物最好的、最优秀的或最重要的部分或阶段，例如力量或成功的巅峰时期。arاسم يدل على أفضل أو أرقى أو أهم جزء أو مرحلة من شيء ما، كفترة القوة أو النجاح القصوى.

1. Best or most important period B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruРасцветesapogeo, plenitud, cénitfrapogéedeHöhepunktptAugezh全盛期arذروة

   Sinônimos: acmeapexbloomflowergolden ageheightheydaypeakpinnaclezenith

   Antônimos: declinedownturnnadirworst

2. Prime number B1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruПростое числоesNúmero primofrNombre premierdePrimzahlptNúmero primozh质数arعدد أولي

   Antônimos: composite

3. Symbol for minutes or feet C1 formal scientific

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

   • 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.

   ruШтрихesprima (símbolo de minutos o pies)frprime (symbole de mesure)deWinkelminute und FußzeichenptSímbolo de minuto ou pézh角分符号arالشرطة العليا

• primes plural form
• primes' possessive plural form
• prime's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подготовке чего-либо к использованию или действию, или приведения чего-либо в готовность.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de preparar algo para su uso o funcionamiento, o de ponerlo en estado de disposición o listo para actuar.frVerbe désignant l'action de préparer quelque chose pour une utilisation ou un fonctionnement, ou de le mettre en état de fonctionnement.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas für die Verwendung oder den Einsatz vorzubereiten oder in einen einsatzbereiten Zustand zu bringen.ptVerbo 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.zh动词，表示为使用或行动做好准备，或使某物进入待用状态，如准备材料、给枪装弹药、给机器加注燃料或启动液等。arفعل يدل على تهيئة شيء ما أو إعداده للاستعمال أو للعمل، أو جعله في حالة استعداد وجاهزية.

1. Prepare for use B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодготовитьesPreparar para su usofrPréparer (à l'emploi)deVorbereitenptPrepararzh准备好arيُهَيِّئ

   Sinônimos: briefcoachequipgear uppreparereadyset up

   Antônimos: deactivatedepletedisabledisarmunload

2. Prepare someone B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодготовитьesPreparar a alguienfrpréparer (quelqu'un)deVorbereitenptPreparar alguémzh预先准备arتهيئة الشخص

   Sinônimos: alertbriefcoachcuegroominstructprepareready

3. Explosives C1 formal

   To prepare an explosive device for detonation.

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

   ruВзвестиescebar (un explosivo)framorcer (un explosif)deSprengsatz scharf machenptDetonarzh起爆arتفجير العبوة

   Sinônimos: armchargeloadprepareset

• primed past participle
• primed past simple
• priming present participle
• primes third person singular