adj

primed

prymd

Primed (adj) means Made ready, prepared, and set to act. Example: “The volunteers were primed and ready to start as soon as the doors opened.”

adj

Made ready, prepared, and set to act.

"The volunteers were primed and ready to start as soon as the doors opened."

Informal: getting drunk or close to it.

"After a few rounds he was already getting primed."

How to use primed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAll set and ready to go — mentally or physically prepared for something about to happen.

Common pairings

primed and ready primed for action

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Rhymes for primed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “primed” mean?

The word “primed” means made ready, prepared, and set to act. In plain terms, all set and ready to go — mentally or physically prepared for something about to happen.

How do you pronounce “primed”?

“Primed” is pronounced prymd (/pɹaɪmd/ in IPA).

How do you use “primed” in a sentence?

Here is “primed” used in a sentence: “The volunteers were primed and ready to start as soon as the doors opened.”

What part of speech is “primed”?

“Primed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “primed” have?

“Primed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made ready, prepared, and set to act.