Used or accepted broadly by most people
“The prevailing attitude here is that menial, low-paying jobs are beneath them.”
Present as the strongest or main element
Lasting for a very long time, especially for the duration of one's life
Living, surviving, or having existence
Elegantly and stylishly fashionable
Widely reported without strong evidence
Existing at the present time
(of a question or subject) Being of current or continuing interest and importance
Denoting present or recent times as compared to the past
Surpassing the expected standard
Showing resolute determination and strength of character
In circulation
Present participle for to be victorious, or to prove to be more powerful or superior
“But the new vocabulary and the concepts that went with it were part of the arsenal he needed in order to prevail over his rivals.”
Present participle for to be, or prove, successful
“He never gave up his faith that the family business would prevail.”
Present participle for to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
“Sometimes belief seems to prevail, at other times doubt, but the important thing is to keep the conversation going.”
Present participle for to endure, survive, or remain in existence
“Only the strong will prevail. If you think we are the weak, it might be worthwhile to pack up and move to a different destination.”
Present participle for to have or exert control or power
Present participle for to defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
Present participle for to rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly
Present participle for to triumph or achieve victory in
(often "triumph over") Present participle for to prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties
Present participle for to remain valid or unaltered
(usually of a disease or condition) Present participle for to affect adversely
Present participle for to survive a difficult situation
Present participle for to be exceptionally proficient in an activity or subject
Present participle for to exist or be found to be present in a place or under a particular set of conditions
Present participle for to have power and influence over
Present participle for to overcome or prevail over, especially a difficulty or obstacle
Present participle for to affect or come upon
Present participle for to determine or dictate
Present participle for to exceed in weight or importance
Present participle for to be persuaded based on available information
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