prize vs prime

prize and prime both are nouns.

prize and prime both are adjectives.

prize and prime both are verbs.

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

As adjectives, prize and prime are synonyms defined as:

prize and prime: of superior grade

Other synonyms of prize include choice, quality, select.

prize (noun)	prime (noun)
something given as a token of victory	a natural number that has exactly two distinct natural number divisors: 1 and itself
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery	the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
goods or money obtained illegally	the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
	the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

prize (adjective)	prime (adjective)
of superior grade	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

prize (verb)	prime (verb)
regard highly; think much of	insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open	fill with priming liquid
hold dear	cover with a primer; apply a primer to

Difference between prize and prime

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