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prime vs paint

paint vs prime

prime and paint both are nouns.

prime is an adjective but paint is not an adjective.

prime and paint both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prime Yes Yes Yes No
paint Yes No Yes No
As verbs, paint is a hypernym of prime; that is, paint is a word with a broader meaning than prime:
  • prime: cover with a primer; apply a primer to
  • paint: apply paint to; coat with paint
prime (noun) paint (noun)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime (adjective) paint (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) paint (verb)
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing apply paint to; coat with paint
fill with priming liquid apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
cover with a primer; apply a primer to make a painting of
make a painting
Difference between prime and paint

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