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fill vs prime

prime vs fill

fill and prime both are nouns.

fill is not an adjective while prime is an adjective.

fill and prime both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fill Yes No Yes No
prime Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, prime is a hyponym of fill; that is, prime is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fill:
  • fill: make full, also in a metaphorical sense
  • prime: fill with priming liquid
fill (noun) prime (noun)
a quantity sufficient to satisfy a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
any material that fills a space or container the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
fill (adjective) prime (adjective)
of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
being at the best stage of development
of superior grade
used of the first or originating agent
first in rank or degree
fill (verb) prime (verb)
become full insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
make full, also in a metaphorical sense fill with priming liquid
plug with a substance cover with a primer; apply a primer to
fill to satisfaction
eat until one is sated
fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction
assume, as of positions or roles
appoint someone to (a position or a job)
occupy the whole of
Difference between fill and prime

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