Meaning Of The Word Prevail

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prevail
verb: If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument.
verb: If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time.
verb: If one side in a battle, contest, or dispute prevails, it wins.

prevail in American English
to gain the advantage or mastery; be victorious; triumph
intransitive verb: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally

prevail in British English
to prove superior; gain mastery

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