Словарь синонимов английского языка - prime

(adj) 1. See primary, 1, above. 2. best, foremost, chief; first-rate, first-class, choice, select, superior, pre-eminent, leading, ranking, predominant, unparalleled, matchless, peerless, noteworthy, outstanding, admirable, worthy, exceptional, excellent, extraordinary, exceptional: She is a prime example of the results of a modern education. Arthur is certainly a prime candidate for the position. 3. original, fundamental, basic, elemental, elementary: The prime cause of scurvy is lack of fresh fruit and vegetables. -(n) 4. youth, springtime; best yeabs, heyday, pinnacle, acme, peak, zenith: Some people reach the prime of life at 60. -(v) 5. (make or get) ready, prepare, educate, teach, instruct, coach, train, tutor, drill: Has Sonia been fully primed to take over the chairmanship when Sir William steps down? 6. inform, advise, notify, apprise, brief: Having read your book, I am fully primed on American histori.