prevailing (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/

Definition

Being most common or widespread; dominant or prevalent.

Examples

• The prevailing mood in the country was one of cautious optimism.

• We need to understand the prevailing attitudes towards environmental issues.

• The prevailing winds in this region blow from the west.

How to Use prevailing

prevailing in (prepositional phrase)

Being most common or widespread in a particular place or situation. — "The use of smartphones is prevailing in most developed countries."

prevailing over (prepositional phrase)

Having superior force or effect over something else. — "Good sense is finally prevailing over panic."

Synonyms of prevailing

Words with a similar meaning to prevailing:

• common
• current
• widespread
• dominant

Antonyms of prevailing

Words with the opposite meaning to prevailing:

• uncommon
• rare
• minority

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