prime vs prepare

prepare vs prime

prime is a noun but prepare is not a noun.

prime is an adjective but prepare is not an adjective.

prime and prepare both are verbs.

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

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

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

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

prime (noun)	prepare (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)	prepare (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)	prepare (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	undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
cover with a primer; apply a primer to	create by training and teaching
	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 prime and prepare

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