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prevailing

UK
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/

Translations

prevailingadjective
more prevailing
Comp.
most prevailing
Super.
UK
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
US
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
actuelSe dit d’un état ou de conditions existant à un moment donné.
The prevailing weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the week.
Les conditions météorologiques actuelles devraient se maintenir toute la semaine.
prédominantEmployé pour une opinion, une tendance ou une influence majoritaire.
The prevailing opinion among the experts is that the new policy will be beneficial.
L’opinion prédominante parmi les experts est que la nouvelle politique sera bénéfique.
dominantS’emploie notamment pour les vents et, plus généralement, pour une direction ou une tendance majoritaire.
The prevailing winds here are from the northwest.
Les vents dominants ici viennent du nord-ouest.
Synonyms
dominant
prevalent
current
widespread
common
rampant
ubiquitous
Antonyms
unpopular
minority
prevailverb

prevailing

Gerund

prevailed
Past Simple
prevailed
Past Participle
prevailing
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈveɪl/
US
/prɪˈveɪl/
In the end, justice will prevail over injustice.
En fin de compte, la justice l'emportera sur l'injustice.
prévaloirS'emploie surtout dans un registre soutenu ou formel.
A sense of optimism prevails among the team members.
Un sentiment d'optimisme prévaut parmi les membres de l'équipe.
Additional translations
convaincreAu sens de « amener quelqu'un à faire quelque chose ».
Synonyms
succeed
win
triumph
dominate
overcome
conquer
reign
exist
persist
Antonyms
fail
lose

Definitions

prevailingadjective
Existing at a particular time; current.
The prevailing weather conditions are expected to continue throughout the week.
Having the most influence or importance; dominant.
The prevailing opinion among the experts is that the new policy will be beneficial.
Blowing or tending to blow from a particular direction (of winds).
The prevailing winds here are from the northwest.
prevailverb
To prove more powerful or superior; to be victorious.
In the end, justice will prevail over injustice.
To be widespread or current; to exist generally.
A sense of optimism prevails among the team members.
To persuade someone to do something.
She prevailed upon her friend to join the club.
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