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prime vs fill

fill vs prime

prime and fill both are nouns.

prime is an adjective but fill is not an adjective.

prime and fill both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prime Yes Yes Yes No
fill Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fill is a hypernym of prime; that is, fill is a word with a broader meaning than prime:
  • prime: fill with priming liquid
  • fill: make full, also in a metaphorical sense
Other hypernyms of prime include fill up, make full.
prime (noun) fill (noun)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself a quantity sufficient to satisfy
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest any material that fills a space or container
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime (adjective) fill (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
prime (verb) fill (verb)
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing become full
fill with priming liquid make full, also in a metaphorical sense
cover with a primer; apply a primer to plug with a substance
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 prime and fill

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