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Definitions of primo

noun
the first element in a countable series

synonyms: capofila
noun
the first or highest in an ordering or series

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type of:
classe, grado, posizione, rango
relative status
noun
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

synonyms: minuto, minuto primo

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type of:
unità di tempo
a unit for measuring time periods
adjective
preceding all others in time or space or degree

synonyms: basso

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antonyms:
scorso, ultimo
coming after all others in time or space or degree or being the only one remaining
adjective
indicating the beginning unit in a series

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