prime in WordNet English dictionary

1. the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
   flower  prime  peak  heyday  bloom  blossom  efflorescence  flush 
   
2. a number that has no factor but itself and 1
   prime  prime quantity 
   
3. the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
   prime  prime of life 
   
4. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
   prime 
   

1. of superior grade
   "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
   choice  prime  prize  quality  select 
   
2. being at the best stage of development
   "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning
   prime  meridian 
   
3. first in rank or degree
   "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
   premier  prime 
   
4. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers
   "prime number"
   prime 
   
5. used of the first or originating agent
   "prime mover"
   prime 
   

1. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
   prime  ground  undercoat 
   
2. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing
   "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
   prime 
   
3. fill with priming liquid
   "prime a car engine"
   prime