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PRIMER

(noun, adj.)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Primer.

How to pronounce primer:

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Primer - as a noun

An introductory textbook

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
school textschoolbooktexttext editiontextbook
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fusefuseefuzefuzeepriming
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
igniterignitorlightlighter
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat coatgroundprimer coatprimingpriming coatundercoat
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coat of paint
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Primer - as an adjective

First in time, initial, early.

First in importance, premier.

First in position, foremost.

Example Sentences

"I need to buy a primer for my walls before painting."
"The teacher gave us a grammar primer to practice with."
"The scientist used a DNA primer in the lab experiment."
"She applied a primer on her face before applying makeup."
"The book starts with a primer on basic mathematics."
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Word Game Points

Is PRIMER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, primer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PRIMER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is PRIMER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, primer is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PRIMER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is PRIMER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, primer is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PRIMER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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