Earliest and Prime

Earliest

Earliest adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
Usage example: the earliest computers were massive machines that practically filled up a room

Prime is a synonym for earliest in start topic. In some cases you can use "Prime" instead an adjective "Earliest".

Prime

Prime adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

Earliest is a synonym for prime in original topic. You can use "Earliest" instead an adjective "Prime", if it concerns topics such as start.

Nearby Words: primary, prim, primed, primal

Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Slayer Flanderization: While their earliest albums had some Satanic themes, during their prime their lyrics were comparatively mixed with other topics and usually took a Rock Me, Asmodeus!
  • Powered Armor The same goes for most man-made Kamen Riders, with the prime example being IXA, and the earliest being G3.
    Source: Powered Armor
  • The earliest rock musicians of The Fifties were prime examples of this trope.
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