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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 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.
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. : 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. the west winds that prevail in the mountains. 5. : to be or continue in use or fashion : persist. a custom that still prevails. Synonyms.
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.
the prevailing wind in an area is the one that blows over it most frequently. The prevailing wind here is from the east. Definition of prevailing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
