'Primed' definitions:
Definition of 'primed'
(from WordNet)
adjective
(usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed; "in no fit state to continue"; "fit to drop"; "laughing fit to burst"; "she was fit to scream"; "primed for a fight"; "we are set to go at any time" [syn: fit(p), primed(p), set(p)]
Definition of 'Primed'
From: GCIDE
- Prime \Prime\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Primed; p. pr. & vb. n. Priming.] [From Prime, a.]
- 1. To apply priming to, as a musket or a cannon; to apply a primer to, as a metallic cartridge. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To lay the first color, coating, or preparation upon (a surface), as in painting; as, to prime a canvas, a wall. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To prepare; to make ready; to instruct beforehand; to post; to coach; as, to prime a witness; the boys are primed for mischief. [Colloq.] --Thackeray. [1913 Webster]
- 4. To trim or prune, as trees. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.] [1913 Webster]
- 5. (Math.) To mark with a prime mark. [1913 Webster]
- To prime a pump, to charge a pump with water, in order to put it in working condition. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'primed'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abreast of,
- accomplished,
- all ready,
- all set,
- armed,
- armed and ready,
- at concert pitch,
- au courant,
- booted and spurred,
- briefed,
- career,
- coached,
- cocked,
- conversant,
- educated,
- enlightened,
- equipped,
- familiarized,
- finished,
- good and ready,
- groomed,
- in arms,
- in battle array,
- in readiness,
- in the saddle,
- informed,
- initiate,
- initiated,
- instructed,
- loaded,
- loaded for bear,
- mature,
- mobilized,
- on the mark,
- planned,
- posted,
- practiced,
- prearranged,
- prepared,
- prepared and ready,
- prepped,
- professional,
- provided,
- psyched up,
- ready,
- ready for anything,
- ripe,
- schooled,
- set,
- skilled,
- taught,
- technical,
- trained,
- up in arms,
- up on,
- up-to-date,
- versed,
- vigilant,
- well-prepared,
- well-versed
Words containing 'Primed'
- Prime,
- Primely,
- Primeness,
- Priming,
- Prime Donne,
- Prime conductor,
- Prime factor,
- Prime figure,
- Prime meridian,
- Prime minister,
- Prime mover,
- Prime number,
- Prime of the moon,
- Prime vertical,
- Priming of the tide,
- Priming tube,
- Priming valve,
- Priming wire,
- To prime a pump,
- prime of life,
- prime quantity,
- prime time,
- priming coat,
- pump priming,
- Pack and prime road,
- Pack and prime way,
- Prime and ultimate ratio,
- Prime vertical dial,
- prime interest rate,
- Prime-vertical dial,
- Prime-vertical transit instrument