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prime
/pɹaɪ̯m/
noun
The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour.
The religious service appointed to this hour.
The early morning generally.
adjective
First in importance, degree, or rank.
"Our prime concern here is to keep the community safe."
Similar: greatest, main, most important, primary, principal
First in time, order, or sequence.
"Both the English and French governments established prime meridians in their capitals."
First in excellence, quality, or value.
"This is a prime location for a bookstore."
Similar: excellent, top quality
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