Definitions
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 textschoolbook21text11text editiontextbook21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fuse7fusee8fuze16fuzee17priming12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
igniter8ignitor8light9lighter11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flat coatground8primer coatpriming12priming coatundercoat12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coat of paintHyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is PRIMER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, primer is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPRIMER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is PRIMER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, primer is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRIMER has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
