primer
First in time, initial, earlyFirst in time, initial, early.
US/pɹˈaɪmɚ/
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3 senses(not comparable, obsolete)First in time, initial, early.
(not comparable, obsolete)First in importance, premier.
(not comparable, obsolete, rare)First in position, foremost.
Examples
3 sentencesDo you need to sand primer?
This book's a good primer on the subject, but it doesn't go into much depth.
Whether you first paint this wood with primer or undercoat, when you add this topcoat, you'll end up with the same result.
deOb du auf dieses Holz nun zuerst die Grundierung oder den Voranstrich aufträgst – wenn die Endanstrich dazukommt, ist das Resultat dasselbe. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
Origin
From Anglo-Norman primer (“first”), from Latin prīmārius (“first”).From Anglo-Norman primer (“first”), from Latin prīmārius (“first”).
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