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Common collocations with prime in American Collocation

prime adjective

US /praɪm/

aim

aim
goal
objective
purpose

Reduced energy consumption was one of the prime objectives of the project.

cause or reason

cause
driver
factor
motivation
motive
reason

Human activities are the prime reason the world’s oceans have slowly warmed over the past 40 years.

thing considered important

concern
consideration

Animal welfare and the enrichment of their lives will always be our organization’s prime concern.

thing concentrated on

focus

These courses cover a wide range of language skills for non-native speakers, with the prime focus being on oral and writing skills.

thing providing information

source

They should therefore be considered prime sources for the military historian and author.

job or duty

duty
function
responsibility
task

The Air Force had the prime responsibility for UFO investigation.

importance

importance

It is their editorial skills which are of prime importance when it comes to giving authors really practical help.

influence

influence
mover

He was the planner and prime mover in the military and diplomatic preparation for war.

job

function
role

The Wolves front line failed in its prime function of scoring goals.