Verb

• S: (v) prime (insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing) "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
• S: (v) prime, ground, undercoat (cover with a primer; apply a primer to)
• S: (v) prime (fill with priming liquid) "prime a car engine"

Adjective

• S: (adj) fit, primed, set ((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"
• similar to
• S: (adj) ready (completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress) "get ready"; "she is ready to resign"; "the bridge is ready to collapse"; "I am ready to work"; "ready for action"; "ready for use"; "the soup will be ready in a minute"; "ready to learn to read"
• derivationally related form
• antonym