prime vs gear up

gear up vs prime

prime is a noun but gear up is not a noun.

prime is an adjective but gear up is not an adjective.

prime and gear up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
prime	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
gear up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, gear up is a hypernym of prime; that is, gear up is a word with a broader meaning than prime:

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

Other hypernyms of prime include fix, prepare, ready, set, set up.

prime (noun)	gear up (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

prime (adjective)	gear up (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)	gear up (verb)
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing	make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
fill with priming liquid
cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Difference between prime and gear up

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