prepare vs prime

prime vs prepare

prepare is not a noun while prime is a noun.

prepare is not an adjective while prime is an adjective.

prepare and prime both are verbs.

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

As verbs, prime is a hyponym of prepare; that is, prime is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than prepare:

prepare: make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
prime: insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing

Other hyponyms of prepare include socialise, socialize, provide, cram, precondition, fix, mount, lay out, set, set up, winterise, winterize, summerise, summerize, crop, cultivate, work, brace, poise.

prepare (noun)	prime (noun)
	a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
	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

prepare (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

prepare (verb)	prime (verb)
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc	insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession	fill with priming liquid
create by training and teaching	cover with a primer; apply a primer to
arrange by systematic planning and united effort
prepare for eating by applying heat
to prepare verbally, either for written or spoken delivery
lead up to and soften by sounding the dissonant note in it as a consonant note in the preceding chord
educate for a future role or function

Difference between prepare and prime

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