Collocations with "prime"

22 collocations found

prime minister

The head of the government.

minister9.5
prime suspect

The most important suspect.

suspect8.8
prime candidate

one of the most likely or suitable candidates

candidate7.9
prime example

A primary or main example.

example7.8
cause7.7
prime contractor

The main contractor on a project, responsible for the overall work.

contractor7.5
prime focus

the main or most important point of attention

focus7.5
prime goal

Refers to the main or most important objective.

goal7.5
prime objective

The main or most important goal.

objective7.5
site7.5
function7.2
prime aim

Used for the most important purpose.

aim7.0
prime culprit

Refers to the main person or thing responsible.

culprit7.0
prime motive

The main or most important reason.

motive7.0
purpose7.0
prime steak

Refers to a steak of the highest grade or quality.

steak6.8
land6.5
prime number

mathematics: a number that can only be divided by itself and one

number6.5
prime destination

a destination of the highest quality or importance

destination6.4
prime cut

the best quality piece of meat

cut6.0
directive5.5
prime beef

The highest grade of beef in the US, with abundant marbling.

beef5.0