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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.
Prevailing definition: predominant. See examples of PREVAILING used in a sentence.
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.
to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time: This attitude still prevails among the middle classes. More examplesFewer examples. A friendly atmosphere prevailed among members of the team. Our only hope is that justice will prevail. Eventually common sense prevailed and he decided it would be more sensible to be honest.
: to be or continue in use or fashion : persist. a custom that still prevails. Synonyms. conquer. triumph. win. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of prevail in a Sentence.
adj. 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.
to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually followed by over ): They prevailed over their enemies in the battle. Synonyms: overcome. Antonyms: lose. to succeed; become dominant; win out: to wish that the right side might prevail. to use persuasion or inducement successfully: He prevailed upon us to accompany him. prevail.
Definition of prevailing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
most frequent, noticeable, etc.; predominant. 3. widely existing; prevalent. SYNONYMY NOTE: prevailing applies to that which leads all others in acceptance, usage, belief, etc. at a given time and in a given place [a prevailing practice]; current refers to that which is commonly accepted or in general usage at the time specified or, if ...
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. If you prevail upon someone, you have influence on them.
