Prime

usgb/praɪm/
adjective

Main, important, first in rank or job.

He was the prime suspect in the case.
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Often appears as...

  • prime minister
  • prime suspect
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First In Importance

Used to describe someone or something that is most important in a certain context.

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The prime consideration for any pilot is safety.
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Common Collocations

Often paired with 'minister', 'suspect', or 'number' to communicate authority, culpability, or uniqueness.

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The prime minister addressed the nation.
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