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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.
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.
: 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.
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.
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.
1. superior in strength, influence, or effect. 2. 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 ...
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.
1. verb. If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. We hope that common sense would prevail. [VERB] Rick still believes that justice will prevail. [VERB] Political and personal ambitions are starting to prevail over economic interests.
