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- Dictionaryprevailing/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. existing at a particular time; current: "the unfavourable prevailing economic conditions"
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Prevailing means existing in a particular place or at a particular time, or a wind that usually blows in a certain direction. Learn more about the word, its usage and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary.
- English (US)
PREVAILING meaning: 1. existing in a particular place or at...
- Simplified
PREVAILING translate: 盛行的;现有的;通行的. Learn more in the...
- Traditional
PREVAILING translate: 盛行的;現有的;通行的. Learn more in the...
- Prevail
to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or...
- English (US)
Prevailing definition: predominant. See examples of PREVAILING used in a sentence.
Prevail means to get control or influence, or to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, phrasal verbs and translations.
Prevail means to gain ascendancy, to be effective, to use persuasion, to be frequent, or to persist. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of prevail.
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.
Prevailing means generally current, widespread, or most frequent or common at a certain time or place. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, translations, and usage examples of prevailing in different contexts.
Prevailing means generally accepted, widespread, or most frequent or conspicuous. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, such as wind, opinion, or influence, with synonyms and antonyms.
