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in
Preposition
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Used to show that something is inside something else.
The cat is in the box.
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Used to show that someone is at home, or is available.
Is John in?
The Doctor is now in.
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Used to show movement towards the inside.
The rain came in through the window.
prime
Adjective
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If something is prime, it is best, most important, most suitable, or in some way number one.
Canada is a prime example of a multicultural country.
He was the prime suspect in the murder investigation.
prime
Noun
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The prime is the best part of something.
He was killed at the prime of his life.
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A prime is a number that can be evenly divided only by one and itself.
The first six primes are 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13.
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A prime is something that primes something else.
prime
Verb
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If you prime something, you get it ready to do something.
The coach has primed them for the game.
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to manipulate, in a subtle manner, people's decision-making by use of symbols, location, etc.