Primed

Pronunciation: /praɪmd/

Definitions of primed

verb to prepare or make ready for a particular purpose or action

Example Sentences

A1 The chef primed the vegetables before cooking them.

A2 She primed the canvas with a layer of white paint before starting her artwork.

B1 The athlete primed himself mentally before the big race.

B2 The teacher primed the students with background knowledge before starting the lesson.

C1 The politician primed the audience with his powerful speech before announcing his candidacy.

C2 The scientist primed the samples carefully before conducting the experiment.

Examples of primed in a Sentence

formal The machine is primed and ready to start production.

informal I've got my outfit all primed for the party tonight.

slang He's always primed to hit the clubs on the weekend.

figurative Her mind was primed with knowledge before the exam.

Grammatical Forms of primed

• past tense: primed
• plural: primed
• comparative: more primed
• superlative: most primed
• present tense: prime
• future tense: will prime
• perfect tense: have primed
• continuous tense: is priming
• singular: primed
• positive degree: primed
• infinitive: to prime
• gerund: priming
• participle: priming

Origin and Evolution of primed

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'primed' originated from the Old French word 'primer' meaning 'to prime or paint first'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'primed' evolved to also mean 'prepared or ready for action', expanding its original meaning related to painting or priming surfaces.