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
1
Made ready, prepared, and set to act.
"The volunteers were primed and ready to start as soon as the doors opened."
2
Informal: getting drunk or close to it.
"After a few rounds he was already getting primed."
How to use primed
Learner’s notesIn 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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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.
