ready vs prime

ready and prime both are nouns.

ready and prime both are adjectives.

ready and prime both are verbs.

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

As verbs, prime is a hyponym of ready; that is, prime is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ready:

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

Other hyponyms of ready include socialise, socialize, provide, cram, precondition, fix, mount, lay out, set, set up, winterise, winterize, summerise, summerize, crop, cultivate, work, brace, poise.

ready (noun)	prime (noun)
poised for action	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

ready (adjective)	prime (adjective)
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress	of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity	being at the best stage of development
made suitable and available for immediate use	of superior grade
mentally disposed	used of the first or originating agent
(of especially money) immediately available	first in rank or degree

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

Difference between ready and prime

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