primed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /praɪmd/
KK: /praɪmd/
adjective
Definition
Ready and prepared for a specific purpose or action.
Example
The team was primed for the big game after weeks of practice.
Conversation
Are you primed for the big game this weekend?
Absolutely! I've been training hard for it.
That's great to hear! I hope you're feeling primed and ready to go.
I definitely am! Just need to stay focused until then.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ready
set
prepared
Antonyms
unprepared
incomplete
unready
verb
Definition
To prepare someone or something for a particular purpose or activity.
Example
The coach primed the team for the big game by giving them a motivational speech.
Tense Forms
Past: primed
Past Participle: primed
Conversation
I finally primed the walls for painting this weekend.
Nice! What color are you going with?
I’m thinking of a light blue to brighten up the room.
Root Explanation
Primed → It is derived from 'prime' (from Latin 'primus', meaning first) and the suffix '-ed' (indicating a completed action). The word 'primed' means prepared or made ready, often for a specific purpose or action.
Memory Tip
Think of 'first' ('primus') as being ready or prepared for something important — that's why 'primed' means to be made ready.
Visually Confused Words
prismed
pried
unprimed
spried
rimmed
priced
unprimmed
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