word
Prevailing
Prih-VAY-lihng
/prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
prevailing
Dictionary meaning
Most frequent or common.
Examples
- The prevailing opinion is that firearms should not be permitted in concert venues.
Synonyms: rife
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