The prevailing wind in an area is the type of wind that blows over that area most of the time.
The direction of the prevailing winds should be taken into account.
More Synonyms of prevailing
prevailing in British English
(prɪˈveɪlɪŋ)
adjective
1.
generally accepted; widespread
the prevailing opinion
2.
most frequent or conspicuous; predominant
the prevailing wind is from the north
Derived forms
prevailingly (preˈvailingly)
adverb
prevailing in American English
(priˈveɪlɪŋ; prɪˈveɪlɪŋ)
adjective
1.
superior in strength, influence, or effect
2.
most frequent, noticeable, etc.; predominant
3.
widely existing; prevalent
SYNONYMY NOTE: prevailing applies to that which leads all others in acceptance, usage, belief, etc. at a giventime and in a given place [a prevailing practice]; current refers to that which is commonly accepted or in general usage at the time specifiedor, if unspecified, at the present time [a pronunciation current in the 18th century]; prevalent implies widespread occurrence or acceptance but does not now connote the predominanceof , prevailing [a prevalent belief]; rife implies rapidly increasing prevalence and often connotes excitement or alarm [rumors about war were rife]
Derived forms
prevailingly (preˈvailingly)
adverb
Examples of 'prevailing' in a sentence
prevailing
It also seemed to be at the nexus of all prevailing air currents.
Smith, Evelyn E MISS MELVILLE REGRETS (2003)
She did it below the level of prevailing noise, like in church, singing hymns inaudibly.
Richard Francis PROSPECT HILL (2003)
It's an evolutionary absolute and we adapt to the prevailing conditions.
Stuart Harrison BETTER THAN THIS (2003)
But one of the rather obvious and critical elements is that the President must clearly demonstrate a likelihood of prevailing on the merits.
James W. Huston BALANCE OF POWER (2003)
Chinese translation of 'prevailing'
prevailing
(prɪˈveɪlɪŋ)
adj
[wind]盛行的 (shèngxíng de)
(= dominant)[view, opinion]主导(導)的 (zhǔdǎo de)
prevail
(prɪˈveɪl)
vi
(= be current)[custom, belief, conditions, fashion]盛行 (shèngxíng)
(= triumph)
to prevail (over sth)胜(勝)过(過)(某事) (shèngguò (mǒushì))
to prevail upon sb to do sth说(說)服某人做某事 (shuōfú mǒurén zuò mǒushì)
Nearby words of
prevailing
pretty
pretty much/pretty well
prevail
prevailing
prevalent
prevent
preventable
Related terms of
prevailing
prevail
1 (adjective)
Definition
widespread
individuals who have gone against the prevailing opinion
Synonyms
widespread
There is widespread support for the proposals.
Food shortages are widespread.
general
Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
established
popular
the popular misconception that dinosaurs were all lumbering giants
common
It is common practice for people to invest in holiday homes here.
set
A set period of fasting is supposed to bring us closer to godliness.
current
the prevailing tide of current opinion
usual
She's smiling her usual, friendly smile.
ordinary
It was just an ordinary day for us.
fashionable
It became fashionable to eat certain foods.
in style
customary
It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests.
prevalent
Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
in vogue
Pale colours are in vogue this season.
preponderating
dominant
She was a dominant figure in the film industry.
influential
2 (adjective)
Definition
most usual
the prevailing weather conditions in the area
Synonyms
predominating
ruling
a ruling passion for liberty and equality
main
My main concern now is to protect the children.
existing
principal
Their principal concern is that of winning the next election.
operative
Additional synonyms
in the sense of common
Definition
widespread among people in general
It is common practice for people to invest in holiday homes here.
Synonyms
popular,
general,
accepted,
standard,
routine,
widespread,
universal,
prevailing,
prevalent
in the sense of current
Definition
commonly accepted
the prevailing tide of current opinion
Synonyms
prevalent,
general,
common,
accepted,
popular,
widespread,
in the air,
prevailing,
circulating,
going around,
customary,
rife,
in circulation
in the sense of customary
Definition
usual
It is customary to offer a drink or a snack to guests.
Synonyms
usual,
general,
common,
accepted,
established,
traditional,
normal,
ordinary,
familiar,
acknowledged,
conventional,
routine,
everyday
Nearby words of
prevailing
pretty
prevail
prevail on or upon someone
prevailing
prevalence
prevalent
prevaricate
Related terms of
prevailing
prevail
prevail on or upon someone
Synonyms of 'prevailing'
prevailing
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of dominant
Definition
main or chief
She was a dominant figure in the film industry.
Synonyms
main,
chief,
primary,
outstanding,
principal,
prominent,
influential,
prevailing,
paramount,
prevalent,
predominant,
pre-eminent
in the sense of fashionable
Definition
popular among well-off or famous people
It became fashionable to eat certain foods.
Synonyms
popular,
in fashion,
trendy (British, informal),
cool (slang),
in (informal),
latest,
the new,
happening (old-fashioned, informal),
current,
modern,
on trend,
with it (old-fashioned, informal),
usual,
smart,
hip (old-fashioned, slang),
prevailing (archaic),
stylish,
chic,
up-to-date,
customary,
genteel (archaic),
in vogue,
all the rage,
up-to-the-minute,
modish,
du jour,
à la mode,
designer,
voguish (informal),
trendsetting,
all the go (rare),
culty,
schmick (Australian, informal),
funky (old-fashioned)
in the sense of general
Definition
including various or miscellaneous items
Contrary to general opinion, these plants do not need acidic soil.
Synonyms
widespread,
accepted,
popular,
public,
common,
broad,
extensive,
universal,
prevailing,
prevalent,
accustomed
in the sense of in vogue
Definition
fashionable
Pale colours are in vogue this season.
Synonyms
popular,
big,
fashionable,
all the rage,
happening,
accepted,
current,
cool (informal),
in favour,
stylish,
on trend,
up to date,
in use,
prevalent,
up to the minute,
modish,
the new,
du jour,
trendsetting,
culty,
schmick (Australian, informal)
in the sense of main
Definition
chief or principal
My main concern now is to protect the children.
Synonyms
chief,
leading,
major,
prime,
head,
special,
central,
particular,
necessary,
essential,
premier,
primary,
vital,
critical,
crucial,
supreme,
outstanding,
principal,
cardinal,
paramount,
foremost,
predominant,
pre-eminent,
must-have
in the sense of ordinary
Definition
usual or normal
It was just an ordinary day for us.
Synonyms
usual,
standard,
normal,
common,
established,
settled,
regular,
familiar,
household,
typical,
conventional,
routine,
stock,
everyday,
prevailing,
accustomed,
customary,
habitual,
quotidian,
wonted
in the sense of popular
Definition
common among the general public
the popular misconception that dinosaurs were all lumbering giants
Synonyms
common,
general,
standard,
widespread,
prevailing,
stock,
current,
public,
conventional,
universal,
prevalent,
ubiquitous
in the sense of prevalent
Definition
widespread or common
Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women.
Synonyms
common,
accepted,
established,
popular,
general,
current,
usual,
widespread,
extensive,
universal,
frequent,
everyday,
rampant,
customary,
commonplace,
ubiquitous,
rife,
habitual
in the sense of principal
Definition
first in importance, rank, or value
Their principal concern is that of winning the next election.
Synonyms
main,
leading,
chief,
prime,
first,
highest,
controlling,
strongest,
capital,
key,
essential,
primary,
most important,
dominant,
arch,
cardinal,
paramount,
foremost,
pre-eminent
in the sense of ruling
Definition
predominant
a ruling passion for liberty and equality
Synonyms
predominant,
dominant,
prevailing,
preponderant,
chief,
main,
current,
supreme,
principal,
prevalent,
pre-eminent,
regnant
Additional synonyms
in the sense of set
Definition
fixed or established by authority or agreement
A set period of fasting is supposed to bring us closer to godliness.