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Prevailed Meaning in English

word · lemma: prevail

pɹiˈveɪɫd/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫd
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pɹɪvˈeɪld
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التعريف

Means to have won or succeeded after a struggle, or to be most common or widespread in a situation.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

A formal verb, often used for situations involving effort, conflict, or endurance ('justice prevailed'). Can also describe ideas/customs that become dominant ('old traditions prevailed'). Not used for simple winning—prefer 'win' for sports games.

جمل نموذجية

Justice finally prevailed in the end.

basic

After hours of discussion, her opinion prevailed.

basic

Peace prevailed throughout the country last year.

basic

Despite the challenges, hope prevailed among the people.

natural

Common sense prevailed and they canceled the trip due to bad weather.

natural

In the debate, cooler heads prevailed and the argument ended peacefully.

natural