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plural of prime
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1
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
- in the prime of her life
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2
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
- chose the prime of the litter of pups
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primes
verbpresent tense third-person singular of prime
Synonyms of primes (Entry 2 of 2)
as in prepares, fits
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- implants,
- inculcates,
- instills
- (also instils)
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