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adjective
- 1. existing at a particular time; current: "the unfavourable prevailing economic conditions"
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PREVAILING definition: 1. existing in a particular place or at a particular time: 2. a wind that usually blows in a…. Learn more.
prevail. verb. pre· vail pri-ˈvāl. prevailed; prevailing; prevails. Synonyms of prevail. intransitive verb. 1. : to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. 2. : to be or become effective or effectual. 3. : to use persuasion successfully. prevailed on him to sing. 4. : to be frequent : predominate.
Something that is prevalent or most common can be described as prevailing. The prevailing opinion in your family might be that your cousin Bob who sleeps in his closet is certifiably insane.
Something that is prevailing is generally current. What’s the difference between prevailing, current, and prevalent? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence: Let’s hope that common sense prevails. In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win. Phrasal verb. prevail on/upon someone to do something.
adjective. 1. superior in strength, influence, or effect. 2. most frequent, noticeable, etc.; predominant. 3. widely existing; prevalent.
1. Generally current; widespread: the prevailing attitude. 2. Blowing usually or most frequently from a given direction: a prevailing easterly wind. pre·vail′ing·ly adv. Synonyms: prevailing, prevalent, current. These adjectives denote what exists or is encountered generally at a particular time.
Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used in a sentence.
Definition of prevailing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
prevail. /prɪˈveɪl/ /prəˈveɪl/ IPA guide. Other forms: prevailed; prevailing; prevails. Prevail means to successfully persuade someone of something. If you were a Presidential advisor and you convinced him to make a National Day of Pet Appreciation, then you prevailed upon him to recognize pets. Prevail can be used for different kinds of success.
