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primeof the best possible quality; excellent

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: of the best possible quality; excellent

Pronunciation (IPA): /praɪm/

Korean meaning: 최고의, 주요한, 전성기의

Korean pronunciation: 프라임 (강세: 프라임)

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother insists she's still in her prime at 85, especially when beating me at cards.
  • The prime suspect turned out to be the butler, just like in every mystery novel.
  • This is a prime opportunity to expand our business overseas.

prime

ADJECTIVE

//praɪm//

of the best possible quality; excellent

prime concept
💡 Concept

Prime quality meat selection

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prime rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Prime time to climb!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/praɪm/
🇬🇧 UK/praɪm/

🌳Etymology

Rootprim-
Suffix--e

Origin

From Latin 'primus' meaning 'first' or 'foremost.' The word entered English through Old French and Latin, originally referring to something of first importance or rank.

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🎵Rhyme

timelimeclimbchime
time
lime
climb
chime

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother insists she's still in her prime at 85, especially when beating me at cards.

😄 Fun example

The prime suspect turned out to be the butler, just like in every mystery novel.

This is a prime opportunity to expand our business overseas.

You need to prime the canvas before painting your masterpiece.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

excellentsuperiortop-qualityfirst-classoptimal

Antonyms

inferiorsecondarypoor

Related

primaryprincipalpremiumpriorityparamount