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Detailed Synonyms for primer in English

primer:

primer [the ~] noun

  1. the primer
    the primer; the priming coat; the undercoat; the first coat
  2. the primer
    – the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface 1
    the ground; the primer; the undercoat; the priming coat; the primer coat; the priming; the flat coat
    – the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface 1
  3. the primer
    – any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant 1
    the fuse; the primer; the fuzee; the fusee; the priming; the fuze
    – any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant 1
  4. the primer
    – an introductory textbook 1
    the primer
    – an introductory textbook 1

Related Words for "primer":

  • primers

Alternate Synonyms for "primer":


Related Definitions for "primer":

  1. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface1
  2. any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant1
  3. an introductory textbook1

primer form of prime:

prime [the ~] noun

  1. the prime
    the point of interest; the accent; the prime; the central point; the hub; the centre; the center
  2. the prime
    the very best; the choicest; the prime
  3. the prime
    – a number that has no factor but itself and 1 1
    the prime; the prime quantity
    – a number that has no factor but itself and 1 1
  4. the prime
    – the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest 1
    the prime; the prime of life
    – the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest 1
  5. the prime
    – the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. 1
    the prime
    – the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. 1
  6. the prime
    – the period of greatest prosperity or productivity 1
    the prime; the peak; the flush; the flower; the bloom; the blossom; the heyday; the efflorescence
    – the period of greatest prosperity or productivity 1

to prime verb (primes, primed, priming)

  1. to prime
    to undercoat; to prime
    • undercoat verb (undercoats, undercoated, undercoating)
    • prime verb (primes, primed, priming)
  2. to prime
    – insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing 1
    to prime
    – insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing 1
    • prime verb (primes, primed, priming)
      • prime a cannon1
      • prime a mine1
  3. to prime
    – fill with priming liquid 1
    to prime
    – fill with priming liquid 1
    • prime verb (primes, primed, priming)
      • prime a car engine1
  4. to prime
    – cover with a primer; apply a primer to 1
    to prime; to ground; to undercoat
    – cover with a primer; apply a primer to 1
    • prime verb (primes, primed, priming)
    • ground verb (grounds, grounded, grounding)
    • undercoat verb (undercoats, undercoated, undercoating)

Conjugations for prime:

present
  1. prime
  2. prime
  3. primes
  4. prime
  5. prime
  6. prime
simple past
  1. primed
  2. primed
  3. primed
  4. primed
  5. primed
  6. primed
present perfect
  1. have primed
  2. have primed
  3. has primed
  4. have primed
  5. have primed
  6. have primed
past continuous
  1. was priming
  2. were priming
  3. was priming
  4. were priming
  5. were priming
  6. were priming
future
  1. shall prime
  2. will prime
  3. will prime
  4. shall prime
  5. will prime
  6. will prime
continuous present
  1. am priming
  2. are priming
  3. is priming
  4. are priming
  5. are priming
  6. are priming
subjunctive
  1. be primed
  2. be primed
  3. be primed
  4. be primed
  5. be primed
  6. be primed
diverse
  1. prime!
  2. let's prime!
  3. primed
  4. priming
1. I, 2. you, 3. he/she/it, 4. we, 5. you, 6. they

prime adj

  1. prime
    – first in rank or degree 1
    prime; premier
    – first in rank or degree 1
    • prime adj
      • the prime minister1
    • premier adj
      • an architect of premier rank1
  2. prime
    – used of the first or originating agent 1
    prime
    – used of the first or originating agent 1
  3. prime
    – being at the best stage of development 1
    prime; meridian
    – being at the best stage of development 1
  4. prime
    – of superior grade 1
    prime; quality; choice; prize; select; prise
    – of superior grade 1
  5. prime
    – of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers 1
    prime
    – of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers 1
    • prime adj
      • prime number1

Related Words for "prime":

  • primeness, priming, primes

Alternate Synonyms for "prime":


Related Definitions for "prime":

  1. first in rank or degree1
    • the prime minister1
  2. used of the first or originating agent1
    • prime mover1
  3. being at the best stage of development1
    • our manhood's prime vigor1
  4. of superior grade1
    • prime beef1
  5. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers1
    • prime number1
  6. a number that has no factor but itself and 11
  7. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest1
  8. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.1
  9. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity1
  10. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing1
    • prime a cannon1
    • prime a mine1
  11. fill with priming liquid1
    • prime a car engine1
  12. cover with a primer; apply a primer to1

Related Synonyms for primer