# primes

Pronunciation: say "PRYMZ" /pɹaɪmz/

## Noun

1. Plural of prime. — plural of prime
   - Simple: Plural of prime. Use this form when you mean more than one.
   - _The sieve method quickly identifies all the primes below a given number._
   - _Cryptographers rely on very large primes to secure online transactions._

## Verb

2. Third-person singular simple present of prime. — third-person singular simple present indicative of prime
   - Simple: Third-person singular present of prime. Use it after he, she, or it.
   - _The coach primes his players with a short talk before every match._
   - _A thin coat primes the metal so the finish adheres properly._

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