prevailing

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/pɹɪˈveɪ.lɪŋ/ English

Definitions

verb

To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.“Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”
To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.“In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”
To succeed in persuading or inducing.“I prevailed on him to wait.”
To avail.

adjective

Predominant; of greatest force.“The prevailing opinion was for additional planning time.”
Prevalent, common, widespread.

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Synonyms

pervasive ubiquitous predominant prevalent rife frequent current paramount main prevalence principal preponderant effective actual widespread major general applicable

Associated

westerly winds easterly wage orthodoxy currents norms attitudes wind sentiment trends mood

Rhymes

wailing unveiling trailing unavailing flailing tailing railing sailing veiling impaling

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