prime (B2)
adjective, noun
Pronunciation: /praɪm/
Definition
The most important or best person or thing in a group, or the highest level of quality or importance.
Examples
He's a prime candidate for the job.
This is a prime example of her artistic style.
The company is in its prime right now, with record profits.
How to Use prime
- prime of life (idiom)
- The period of greatest strength, success, or health in a person's life. — "He was in the prime of life when he decided to retire."
- prime number (collocation)
- A number divisible only by 1 and itself. — "The number 17 is a prime number."
- prime suspect (collocation)
- The person believed to be most likely to have committed a crime. — "The detective focused on the prime suspect."
- prime minister (collocation)
- The head of government in many parliamentary systems. — "The prime minister will address the nation tonight."
- prime time (collocation)
- The period when television audiences are largest. — "Advertisers pay more for slots during prime time."
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