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Another word for prime

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Adjective

  1. Of fine quality

    See also:

    better

  2. Exceptionally good of its kind

    See also:

    good

  3. Most important, influential, or significant

    See also:

    important

  4. Preceding all others in time

    See also:

    start

  5. Not derived from something else

    See also:

    start

Noun

  1. A condition or time of vigor and freshness

    See also:

    better

Verb

  1. To cause to be ready, as for use, consumption, or a special purpose

    See also:

    prepared

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Another word for prime

Modifier

  1. Principal

    See also:

    principal

  2. Excellent

    See also:

    excellent

    best

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Sentence Examples

  • Stop playing prime time TV.

  • I think I might get the prime rib.

  • When a person dies, the prime suspect is always the surviving spouse.

  • A man in his prime with silvered hair emerged from the darkness.

  • Nothing had been stolen and after yesterday's encounter with the blue Ford, all agreed they had a line on the prime suspects.

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