first vs prime

first and prime both are nouns.

first and prime both are adjectives.

first is not a verb while prime is a verb.

first is an adverb but prime is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
first	Yes	Yes	No	Yes
prime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

first (noun)	prime (noun)
the fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed at first of the bases in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate)	a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving	the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
an honours degree of the highest class	the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
the first element in a countable series	the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
the first or highest in an ordering or series
the time at which something is supposed to begin

first (adjective)	prime (adjective)
preceding all others in time or space or degree	of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
highest in pitch or chief among parts or voices or instruments or orchestra sections	being at the best stage of development
ranking above all others	of superior grade
serving to begin	used of the first or originating agent
serving to set in motion	first in rank or degree

first (verb)	prime (verb)
	insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
	fill with priming liquid
	cover with a primer; apply a primer to

first (adverb)	prime (adverb)
before anything else
prominently forward
the initial time
before another in time, space, or importance

Difference between first and prime

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