prevail — to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈveɪl/
Korean meaning: 널리 퍼져 있다, 일반적이다, 만연하다
Korean pronunciation: 프리**베**일
Example Sentences
- Despite the teacher's efforts, chaos prevailed in the classroom when the fire alarm went off during the math test.
- In the battle between pizza and salad, pizza always prevails among teenagers.
- The company hopes that quality will prevail over cheap competition.
prevail
VERB//prɪˈveɪl//
to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
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Origin
From Latin 'praevalere', composed of 'prae' (before/beforehand) and 'valere' (to be strong/to be worth). The word entered English through Old French 'prevaleir'.
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“Despite the teacher's efforts, chaos prevailed in the classroom when the fire alarm went off during the math test.”
“In the battle between pizza and salad, pizza always prevails among teenagers.”
“The company hopes that quality will prevail over cheap competition.”
“She prevailed upon her parents to let her go to the concert by promising perfect grades.”
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