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prime vs primer

primer vs prime

prime and primer both are nouns.

prime is an adjective but primer is not an adjective.

prime is a verb but primer is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prime Yes Yes Yes No
primer Yes No No No
prime (noun) primer (noun)
a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m. an introductory textbook
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
prime (adjective) primer (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) primer (verb)
insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
fill with priming liquid
cover with a primer; apply a primer to
Difference between prime and primer

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