English / word
prevail
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to prove more powerful than opposing forces; to be widespread or current
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
In context
01
Truth and justice will ultimately prevail over falsehood.
02
Peace began to prevail across the war-torn country.
Synonyms
triumph,win,succeed
Antonyms
fail,lose,surrender
Collocations
prevail over,prevail in,prevail upon
Verb forms
Past: prevailed · Past participle: prevailed · -ing: prevailing